ALBANY- Legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D, Newburgh) aimed at cracking down on misleading job postings has passed both houses of the New York State Legislature and is awaiting the governor’s signature.
The bill would require large employers and job-posting platforms to disclose whether advertised positions are actively being filled or are being used solely to collect resumes. Known as “ghost jobs,” these listings can leave job seekers applying for positions that employers have no immediate plans to fill.
Under the measure, companies with 100 or more employees would be required to indicate when a position is expected to be filled and remove listings within two weeks after a job has been filled. Violations could result in fines starting at $2,500 per posting.
Jacobson said the legislation is designed to improve transparency in the hiring process and prevent job seekers from wasting time pursuing positions that do not actually exist.
Employers have expressed concerns about the proposal, arguing that the measure will add compliance burden to businesses and will be difficult to enforce in practice.
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