Looking for a new job in the new year? An Illinois state law going into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, will soon give those scouring job boards more information on employment opportunities.
Now, prospective candidates will be able to see a pay scale and benefit information in job postings. Here’s what you need to know.
Does every employer have to post this information in job postings?
Employers with more than 15 employees are required to share pay scale and benefits in job postings. In the case that these postings show up on a third-party job site like LinkedIn or Indeed, they would be required to either to show on that site or have that information linked.
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What happens if the pay scale and benefits are not posted?
The Illinois Department of Labor will be receiving complaints of job postings not including this now-required information. From there, the department will notify the employer and give a set date for when it must be remedied.
What’s the penalties for businesses not showing this information?
Penalties range depending on whether the job posting is active. If it is active, a first-time offense could come with up-to a $500 fine or $250 if not active. A second-time offense carries a maximum of a $2,500 fine.
After the third offense, there could be a penalty not exceeding $10,000.
Are there other states that have pay transparency laws?
Yes, Illinois will join such states as California, Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, Vermont and Washington that have pay transparency laws on the books.
Contact Patrick M. Keck: pkeck@gannett.com, twitter.com/@pkeckreporter.
