Amendments to Illinois’ Equal Pay Act (EPA) go into effect on September 29, 2019, leaving employers little time to adjust their hiring practices.  No Inquiries into Salary History. Under the amended EPA, employers and employment agencies may not:  Screen applicants based on their current or prior wage or salary history, including benefits or other compensation; Request or require an applicant’s salary history as a condition of being considered for  employment; or Request or require that… Continue Reading