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MO HB569
Bill
Status
2/13/2013
Primary Sponsor
Clem Smith
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AI Summary
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Establishes the "Employment Advertisement Fairness Act" in Missouri statute (section 213.056).
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Prohibits employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, and their agents from publishing job advertisements stating or suggesting that current employment is required or that unemployed applicants will not be considered.
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Applies to all job vacancy advertisements published in print or on the internet.
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Imposes civil penalties of up to $5,000 for the first violation and up to $10,000 for each subsequent violation, enforced by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
Legislative Description
Establishes the Employment Advertisement Fairness Act which prohibits a person or entity from including in a job advertisement certain statements requiring an applicant to be currently employed
Last Action
Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety(H)
5/17/2013