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AB-1251 • 2026

Job postings.

Job postings.

Labor
Active

The official status still shows this bill as active or still awaiting another formal step.

Sponsor
Berman
Last action
Official status
Senate - Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official status shows conflicting information: one label says 'Passed Legislature' while another action note says 'Held under submission'.

Job Postings

This law requires private employers who publicly advertise jobs to state in the posting whether it is for an actual open position.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires a private employer who publicly advertises a job posting to include a statement saying if the post is for a vacancy or not.
  • Makes breaking these rules count as unfair competition.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Private employers who advertise jobs to the public

Terms To Know

Vacancy
An open job position that is available for someone to fill.
Unfair competition
A business practice defined by this bill as a violation of its rules regarding job postings.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not list specific fines or penalties for breaking these rules.
  • It is unclear if there are exceptions to who must follow this rule beyond private employers advertising publicly.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Job postings.