Salary History Inquiry Policy
(IL)

Summary

This template is a salary history inquiry policy for use in Illinois that prohibits employers from requesting or using salary history information in the screening and hiring process. This template includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and alternate and optional clauses. This template is intended for private employers. Employers can use this policy to comply with Illinois law which bans employers from inquiring about job applicants' salary histories and/or can implement it as part of a company pay equity initiative. Employers may include this policy in an employee handbook or distribute it as a standalone policy. This salary history inquiry policy addresses Illinois law but does not address all potential state and local law distinctions; thus, you should check any relevant state and local laws. For information on state and local salary history bans, see Salary History Inquiry Ban State and Local Law Survey. For a checklist concerning salary history inquiries, see Salary History Information: Best Practices Checklist. For state screening and hiring practice notes, see Screening and Hiring State Practice Notes Chart. For more information on screening and hiring practices under Illinois law, see Screening and Hiring (IL).