What makes a job ad illegal or risky to post?

Why a job ad can create legal risk

A job post is a public statement. If it asks for things you don't really need, leaves out pay, or uses wording that could exclude people unfairly, it can look like a problem under EEOC or DOL rules — even if that was never your intent.

Common problems in a hurried job ad

A "wish list" of requirements that aren't actually needed to do the job.
No pay range, in a state where pay-transparency rules require one.
Wording that could look discriminatory, even unintentionally.
No clarity on whether the worker will be an employee (W-2) or an independent contractor (1099).
No mention of a required licence for the role.

What the guidance behind this is based on

Bilingual Job Post is a writing aid based on public EEOC, DOL, and state pay-transparency guidance. It is not legal advice. Employment law varies by state and city, and you, as the employer, are responsible for the accuracy and legality of what you post.

What this tool can and can't tell you

It flags common legal problems in your draft and helps you write a fair, legal post with a pay range and real requirements — not a wish list. It cannot tell you whether a worker should be classified as W-2 or 1099, whether you need a specific licence, or what your state's exact rules are. For those questions, check with your state labor agency or a professional.

What's still unknown

The material doesn't say exactly which words or phrases the tool flags, or whether what you type or paste is stored. If that matters to you, confirm it directly with the tool before pasting anything sensitive. This tool is not affiliated with Indeed, Meta, or any job board.

What to do next

Describe the job in your own words — a normal day, the pay, the hours, what you actually need. The free tool reads your own description and drafts a bilingual post, in English and Spanish, with a pay range, the real requirements, and the legal lines, sized for a job board, social media, and a printed flyer. The first post is free. This is not legal advice — check anything you're unsure about with your state labor agency or a professional.

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Bilingual Job Post is a writing aid based on public EEOC, DOL and state pay-transparency guidance. It is not legal advice; employment law varies by state and city, and the employer is responsible for the accuracy and legality of what they post. It is not affiliated with Indeed, Meta, or any job board.