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NY S09209
NY S09209Requires employers publicly advertising a job posting to include in the posting a statement disclosing whether such posting is for an existing vacancy or not; authorizes the commissioner of labor to issue an order to employers in violation of such requirement to pay a fine, cease and desist from such violation, or both.
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to requiring employers to state whether advertised job postings are for existing vacancies or not
AI Summary
This bill requires employers who publicly advertise job openings to clearly state in the advertisement whether the position is for an existing vacancy or not, using a statement that is easy to see and read. The Commissioner of Labor, who is the head of the state's Department of Labor responsible for enforcing labor laws, is given the authority to ensure compliance with this new rule. If an employer is found to be violating this requirement, the Commissioner can order them to pay a fine, stop the violation, or both. This law is intended to provide job seekers with more transparency about the nature of advertised positions.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9209 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09209&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09209 |
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