Relates to certain mandatory disclosures for job advertisements

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• Democratic4

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◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Michael Gianaris says this is needed

The only thing worse than being turned down for a job after an interview is wasting time applying for a job which you later discover did not exist at all. Listings for jobs that aren't being filled, known as "ghost jobs," are not only a frustration for job-seekers - they also make it harder to get a clear picture of the labor market, which can impact the federal jobs report. In a recent survey from career site Resume Builder, 40% of companies said they posted a fake job listing in 2024. hftos://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/27/4-in-10-companies-saythevve- posted-a- fake-job-this-year-what-that-means.html This bill would require employers with 100 or more employees to include specific language in employment advertisements stating when they intend to 'fill a job. If the employer intends to fill the job in less than 90 days, then the advertisement must state the date it shall be filled. If the employer intends to fill it more than 90 days from advertising, then the advertisement must state the position will be filled "no sooner than" a specific date. If the employer does not actually intend to fill a current vacancy and is only seeking to collect resumes, then the advertisement must explicitly say so, rather than deceive applicants into thinking that they are applying for a real position. All of this new mandatory language must appear in capital letters and in bold type. These requirements would also apply to third-party job posting entities. A violation of this bill would result in a fine of $2,500 for each publication of the advertisement either in printed format or on a digital platform. This fine would double every 30 days that the adver- tisement is not corrected. It is hard enough to apply for a job. The least employers can do is be honest with the public about the jobs they are seeking to fill.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.