Falsely advertising employment
Are there any laws or other to protect the unemployed from employers that post positions that are not actually open?
Last week i received an email to set up a phone interview with a state university for a position listed as open on the university's web site. The email stated the phone interview would screen candidates for on campus interviews and hiring for the position in July 2010 (a few weeks from now). At the end of the interview I asked about the time-line for the on campus interviews and was told that since the position is "anticipated" there would not be any scheduling for interviews unless an actual position opens.
After the phone interview I contacted the person who set up the interview and asked for clarity regarding whether the position was open or not, she has official capacity at the institution. Her response was;
"I’m sorry for the confusion, but honestly we stay that way a bit ourselves this time of year. You see we ask that our RHCs let us know if they are “searching” for new employment elsewhere. If they are looking than we start looking to so that we can have our new RHC in place in time for training in July. As far as I know, no one has given us notice yet, which is somewhat unusual."
Per this response it would appear this is common practice to post the position as open when it may never be open. I have emails form this person that clearly show initially the position was open and seeking to have on campus interviews.
Considering today's unemployment rate and environment,, the time an effort one uses to apply for positions, and then finally prepare for the interview only to learn they are looking for possible employees on quick notice should an existing employee leave seems extremely unethical.
Any thoughts? Is there somewhere these people can be reported?
Thank you
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