With the 2025-2026 legislative session now over, the New York State Senate and Assembly recently passed a handful of bills that, if enacted, would significantly impact New York State employers.
Although approved by both chambers of the Legislature, laws are not enacted until presented to and acted upon by Governor Kathy Hochul. While it’s not a sure thing that the Governor will approve all of these measures, it’s wise to be aware and prepare for these potential changes.
“Ghost Job” Ad Mandatory Disclosures
On June 2, 2026, the New York State Assembly joined the Senate to pass S8877. This bill seeks to address the phenomenon of “ghost job” ads, which are ads for job openings that are non-existent, already-filled, or that the employer does not intend to fill immediately. The bill would add a new section 219-b to the New York Labor Law (NYLL), requiring mandatory disclosures for print or digital job ads by employers with 100 or more employees or by third-party job posting entities. The… Read the complete article here...
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