Month: October 2019
New Illinois Law Imposes Restrictions on Employers Interview Procedures
HB 834, known as the “No Salary History Law” became effective on September 29, 2019. The new law is an effort of the Illinois Legislature to curb the gender pay gap and reduce discrimination in the workplace. First, the new law prohibits employers from screening job applicants based on current or past wages. This means
Illinois’ Legislature Repeal of a 1998 Law to Set Stage for Limitations on Emissions
The Illinois legislature recently passed a law repealing a 1998 law which prohibited Illinois from setting emissions reduction targets beyond those established in the Kyoto Protocol. By repealing the 1998 law, starting January 1, 2020 Illinois law makers are expected to focus on a progressive clean energy bill with the goal of transitioning Illinois to