D’Amico Effort to Increase Pay Equity Passes House

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to reduce the gender wage-gap, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, voted to pass legislation that aims to end pay discrimination against women. “As a father of two daughters, I believe that they should have the same professional...

Rep. Conroy Fights to End Wage Discrimination

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to end wage discrimination in the work place, where women make 80 cents to a man’s dollar, state Rep. Deb Conroy passed legislation from the House floor prohibiting employers from asking applicants about their previous wage rate. “We...

Manley Legislation Aims to Reduce Wage Discrimination

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her efforts to help middle-class families, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation to prevent future employers from inquiring about a potential employee’s past salary. “April 4 was Equal Pay Day and marked how far...