United States:
Why This Illinois Equal Pay Act Is Unwarranted
05 June 2017
Fisher Phillips LLP
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"How much did you make at your last job?" While job
candidates dread this question, employers relish it. A
candidate's prior salary history provides employers with a
better understanding of whether the candidate is worth pursuing and
helps employers determine the current market value for comparable
positions. Restricting this valuable information from employers
would unnecessarily hamper their ability to compete in the free
market, but that's exactly what the Illinois General Assembly
is on track to do.
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