What Not to Write in Job Postings

Leah Stiegler and Emily Kendall Chowhan guide HR leaders on developing effective and compliant job postings. In an article published this week by HR Dive, our employment law duo explores how job ads can “serve as prime vectors for discrimination claims if employers aren’t thoughtful about them.”

Leah and Emily write, “First, poorly written job postings can create significant legal liability and open the door to undesirable legal fees and reputational harm. Second, your ideal candidate may pass the position over if the post is confusing or unclear. A well-executed job advertisement sets clear expectations and proves that your organization does not engage in discriminatory hiring practices.”

You can read Leah and Emily’s guidance to HR professionals here.