Are employers required to post job openings prior to an actual hire?
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Are employers required to post job openings prior to an actual hire?
a recent hire was made for a position noone in the organziation new existed. apparently there was only 1 candidate who was hired. obviously many employees felt they deserved an opportunity to apply for the position as well. Please advise what a company must do or communicate internally as well as externally regarding new eimployees and new positions.
Asked on May 16, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Not all companies are required to hire within the company. Some companies have rules and guidelines for hiring for positions, including state positions. You should obtain a copy of the company manual and/or hiring procedures. I do not know how big the company is? are they publicly owned or private? I would need to know more information. Nevertheless, i do not think that you were screwed becasue the company usually makes decisions whether to hire within as opposed to hiring from outside.
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