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Chicago alderman pushes for employers to include salary ranges in job postings

By FOX 32 News
Published  April 14, 2022 5:11pm CDT
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Chicago considers requiring job posts to include salary ranges

The ordinance was introduced by 36th Ward Alderman Giblert Villegas, who says the goal is to combat gender-based pay disparities.

CHICAGO - Chicago could soon require employers to include salary ranges in job postings.

The ordinance was introduced by 36th Ward Alderman Giblert Villegas, who says the goal is to combat gender-based pay disparities.

According to Census data, in Illinois, men make nearly $13,000 more than women, which is one of the highest pay gaps in the nation and the biggest in the Midwest.

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Similar measures have already passed in Washington state and New York City.