Bill > S2136

Introduced Session

This bill requires an employer to include in any posting for a publicly advertised job, information concerning whether the posting is for an existing, vacant position, and remove a job posting when a position has been filled within two weeks after the position being filled or 30 days after the original posting, whichever is later. If the posting is for a position which is vacant, the employer is required to provide an estimated timeframe of when the position will be filled. If the employer interviews an applicant for the position, the employer is required, within the timeframe provided in the job advertisement, to provide the applicant with an affirmative response as to whether the position has been filled, or if the position has not been filled, whether the employer is still considering the applicant for the position. The employer is required to give notice that the position has been filled to any third-party job posting company that also posted the vacant position. If the posting is for a position which is not vacant, the employer is required to include a disclaimer that there is no existing vacancy. Such a posting and disclaimer is not allowed unless the employer has, in the preceding 12 months, listed the same position at least three times or hired not less than six employees for similar roles. The posting and disclaimer shall expire after 90 days and be removed. The bill also requires third-party job posting companies to remove postings for positions that have been filled, and provides the Department of Labor and Workforce Development with the authority to audit employers and third-party job posting companies for ongoing violations. Any person who violates the provisions of the bill will be subject to civil penalties.

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Paul Moriarty (D)*, 

Senate Labor Hearing (11:00:00 2/5/2026 Committee Room 6, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 02/05/2026)

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