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Castro works to expand Illinois Human Rights Act

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Thursday, May 16, 2019 03:18 PM

252SPRINGFIELD– Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is pushing for stronger protections for Illinois workers.

House Bill 252 would expand the Illinois Human Rights Act to cover employers with one or more employees. The bill would give these employees a remedy under Illinois law for work-related discrimination and retaliation.

Currently, only employers with 15 or more employees are covered under the Act.

“Expanding the Illinois Human Rights Act is the right thing to do,” Castro said. “We have to ensure that every employee in the state has the same protections when it comes to discrimination in the work place. This is long overdue and I’m happy to see it passed both chambers.”

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Please join me at the Wellness Fair in Elgin

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Monday, May 13, 2019 04:04 PM

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Castro bill would ban employers from asking applicants their salary histories

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Wednesday, May 08, 2019 12:39 PM

834SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate Labor Committee voted to approve Senator Cristina Castro’s (D-Elgin) legislation strengthening the Illinois Equal Pay Act.

House Bill 834 would prohibit employers from asking about salary histories when interviewing job applicants. The measure would reduce the effects of pay discrimination from past jobs.

“This legislation addresses a wide range of people” said Castro. “Men and women of all ages and backgrounds should have an equal chance to succeed, and that is what I will continue to fight for as a member of this General Assembly.”

Employers can currently consider salary history when making hiring decisions and salary offers. This perpetuates wage inequality, especially since women, on average, earn less than men for similar work. It has also been found that women of color earn even less than white women when compared to men.

“I don’t believe that all employers consciously discriminate, but they need to become aware of this issue,” said Castro. “Many employers tend to set salaries for new hires using their previous salary rather than basing it off of the applicant’s worth to the company. Businesses shouldn’t see this legislation as a threat; it is the right thing to do.”

House Bill 834 passed the Senate Labor Committee and will now move to the Senate for a final vote.

More information from my Privacy Event

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Friday, April 19, 2019 11:12 AM

Below is information from my Privacy Event. Please click on the slideshow below for more information.

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  1. Castro fighting to improve health care for new mothers
  2. Castro protects Illinois consumers from rebate fraud
  3. Castro honors fallen hero with bridge dedication
  4. Castro opposes citizenship question on 2020 U.S. Census

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