ILL LEG enacted bill HB 3129 amending Equal Pay Act re job posting requirements.
Bill made it unlawful for an employer with 15 or more employees to fail to include the pay scale and benefits for a position in any job posting, including with a third-party.
Defined pay scale and benefits; prohibited employer with 15 or more employees to fail to include the pay scale and benefits for a position in any specific job posting.
Inclusion of a hyperlink to a publicly viewable webpage that includes the pay scale and benefits satisfies the requirements for inclusion under this sub-section.
If an employer engages a third party to announce, post, publish or make known a job posting, the employer shall provide the pay scale and benefits, or hyperlink to same.
Third party is liable for failure to include the pay scale and benefits in the job posting.
Unless third party can show that employer did not provide the necessary information.
Provisions apply to positions physically performed in Illinois or physically performed outside of Illinois, but employee reports to supervisor or work site office in Illinois.
Applicant for employment or an employee shall not be refused an interview, hire, promotion or employ for exercising their rights under this sub-section.
Specified Department of Labor authority to investigate violations; set fine amounts.
Legislative History
On Feb. 17, 2023, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 24, 2023, bill passed in House.
On Mar. 27, 2023, bill introduced in Senate; on May 11, 2023, bill passed in Senate.
On Jun. 15, 2023, bill sent to governor; on Aug. 11, 2023, bill approved by governor.
Effectiveness
Provisions of bill HB 3129 enacted as Public Act 103-0539, effective on Jan. 1, 2025.
