In accordance with Illinois law, the Curia, parishes, schools, and other agencies within the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois will not discharge or in any manner discriminate or retaliate against an employee for inquiring about, disclosing, comparing, or otherwise discussing wages or the wages of any other employee.

However, if an employee has access to or knowledge of the compensation information of other employees as a part of his/her essential job functions, the employee may not disclose that information to individuals who do not otherwise have access to it, unless the disclosure is:

• In response to a formal complaint or charge;
• Part of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the Office of Human Resources
• Consistent with the legal duty of the Curia, parish, school, or other agency to furnish information.

Employees who use unauthorized techniques to gain access to confidential employee salary information will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. See Book II The People of God, §Policy 605: Confidentiality. If an employee believes that he/she has been discriminated or retaliated against in violation of this policy, the employee should immediately report any concerns to the pastor, principal, agency director or the Office of Human Resources.