AB-1251
Labor & Employment

Job postings.

Engrossed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Requires private employers to disclose in job postings whether an advertised position is actually vacant.
  • Mandates that vacancy disclosure statements must be clear, conspicuous, and written in legible font.
  • Expands existing job posting transparency requirements enforced by the Labor Commissioner.

Summary

Assembly Member Berman's job posting transparency measure would require private employers in California to explicitly state whether advertised positions represent actual vacancies. The legislation adds new requirements to existing job posting regulations, mandating that employers include clear and conspicuous statements about vacancy status in all public job advertisements.

The measure builds upon California's current job posting disclosure framework by requiring private sector employers to specify if advertised positions represent genuine openings. Under the proposed requirements, employers must present this information in a clear, conspicuous format using legible font. The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement would oversee implementation and compliance through its existing regulatory authority.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1251 Berman Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass as amended
Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Marc BermanD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
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Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Marc BermanD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
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Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
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Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
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Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member

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Introduced By

Marc Berman
Marc BermanD
California State Assembly Member
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Latest Voting History

July 14, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Requires private employers to disclose in job postings whether an advertised position is actually vacant.
  • Mandates that vacancy disclosure statements must be clear, conspicuous, and written in legible font.
  • Expands existing job posting transparency requirements enforced by the Labor Commissioner.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Marc Berman
Marc BermanD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Berman's job posting transparency measure would require private employers in California to explicitly state whether advertised positions represent actual vacancies. The legislation adds new requirements to existing job posting regulations, mandating that employers include clear and conspicuous statements about vacancy status in all public job advertisements.

The measure builds upon California's current job posting disclosure framework by requiring private sector employers to specify if advertised positions represent genuine openings. Under the proposed requirements, employers must present this information in a clear, conspicuous format using legible font. The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement would oversee implementation and compliance through its existing regulatory authority.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
Placed on suspense file
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Hearing
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 1251 Berman Assembly Third Reading
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Appropriations Hearing
Do pass as amended
Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Labor And Employment Hearing
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection]
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Latest Voting History

July 14, 2025
PASS
Senate Committee
Senate Appropriations Hearing
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
7007PASS

Contacts

Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Marc BermanD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 8 row(s) selected.
Page 1 of 2
Select All Legislators
Profile
Anna CaballeroD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Tim GraysonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Marc BermanD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Megan DahleR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Kelly SeyartoR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Aisha WahabD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Christopher CabaldonD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Laura RichardsonD
Senator
Committee Member