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 text of the disclosure, which would be in CAPITAL LETTERS and bold font, would vary based on whether the employer:

1. intends to fill the position in 90 days or less;
2. intends to fill the position in more than 90 days; or
3. does not expect the job to be filled, but is seeking resumes for future review, for future available jobs.

Employers and third parties would also be required to remove job ads within two weeks of a position being filled. The bill would authorize the New York State Department of...

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