FAQ: Truth in Job Advertising Act and the Fight Against Ghost Jobs
Summary
Over 4,000 Americans have signed a petition supporting the Truth in Job Advertising and Accountability Act (TJAAA) to combat deceptive hiring practices known as 'ghost jobs.' This citizen-driven initiative has gained bipartisan congressional attention through meetings with multiple legislators' offices.
What is the Truth in Job Advertising and Accountability Act (TJAAA)?
The TJAAA is a citizen-driven initiative that proposes common-sense measures to ensure job postings reflect genuine openings, prevent misuse of applicant data, and hold employers accountable for transparency in the hiring process.
What are ‘ghost jobs’ mentioned in the article?
Ghost jobs are positions advertised with no intent to hire, which the TJAAA aims to eliminate through increased transparency and accountability in employment postings.
How many people have shown support for this initiative?
More than 4,000 Americans have signed the petition supporting the Truth in Job Advertising and Accountability Act, demonstrating significant public backing for the cause.
Which members of Congress have been engaged with this issue?
The TJAAA Working Group has met with staff from offices including Senator James Lankford (OK), Representatives Nikema Williams (GA), Eugene Vindman (VA), Brad Sherman (CA), Terri Sewell (AL), Pablo José Hernández (PR), Beth Van Duyne (TX), Troy Downing (MT), Monica De La Cruz (TX), Henry Cuellar (TX), Tim Burchett (TN), Senator Ruben Gallego (AZ), Senator Jack Reed (RI), and Representatives Debbie Dingell (MI), Troy Carter (LA), Gwen Moore (WI), Maxwell Frost (FL), Roger Williams (TX), Alma Adams (NC), and Keith Self (TX).
Why is this legislation considered important?
The legislation is important because deceptive job listings inflate job-market statistics and waste millions of hours of unpaid applicant labor each year, while also misleading and ghosting job seekers in their search for employment.
Who is leading the TJAAA Working Group?
Eric K. Thompson is the founder of the TJAAA Working Group, which is a non-partisan coalition of volunteers, policy experts, and industry professionals committed to restoring honesty and accountability in the hiring process.
How can people support this initiative?
People can support the initiative by signing the petition at change.org/StopGhostJobs and by contacting their legislators to voice support for the Truth in Job Advertising and Accountability Act.
Where can I find more information about the TJAAA?
More information and legislative resources are available at www.truthinjobads.org, which is the official website of the TJAAA Working Group.
What impact do ghost jobs have on job seekers and the economy?
Ghost jobs waste millions of hours of unpaid applicant labor each year, mislead job seekers who invest time applying for non-existent positions, and artificially inflate job-market statistics, creating a distorted picture of employment opportunities.
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