HB342

AN ACT relating to employment advertising.

Introduced·1/13/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB342 prohibits ghost job postings and requires job postings to disclose vacancy timelines.

Kentucky HB342 amends employment advertising regulations by prohibiting ghost job postings, which are job listings not intended to be filled or posted without hiring intentions. Employers must disclose if a job posting is for an existing or future vacancy within 60 days. The bill also imposes civil penalties for various employment law violations, including wage payment failures and discrimination against employees who report non-compliance or participate in related proceedings.

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Where it stands

Current
Economic Development & Workforce Investment Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 21

House

to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

Jan 13

House

introduced in House

Jan 13

House

to Committee on Committees (H)