10/02/2019
Illinois Equal Pay Act (“IEPA”)
The IEPA now imposes the burden of proof on employers to demonstrate that wage differentials are based on a factor other than gender. Legitimate factors for a difference include seniority, merit or productivity. However, employers must demonstrate that each factor is applied reasonably and/or is consistent with business necessity. Any factors used must account for the entire wage disparity. Click here for more information regarding the Illinois Equal Pay Act. For questions, please contact partner Matthew B. Schiff at (312) 704-2171 or email mschiff@sfgh.com.