This bill mandates that employers include specific information in job postings, such as whether the position is for an existing vacancy and an estimated timeframe for when the position will be filled. Additionally, once a position is filled, employers are required to remove the job posting within two weeks and notify any third-party job posting companies if they are aware of the posting. If an applicant is interviewed, the employer must inform them within the timeframe stated in the job advertisement whether the position has been filled or if they are still being considered, along with an estimated decision timeframe.
Furthermore, the bill grants the Department of Labor and Workforce Development the authority to conduct audits on employers and third-party job posting companies to identify ongoing violations. Violations of the bill's provisions will result in civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, with each week a job advertisement remains posted in violation constituting a separate offense. The commissioner is also tasked with establishing necessary rules and regulations to implement the bill's objectives.