Texas AG investigating LinkedIn for allegedly advertising 'fake and misleading' jobs to Premium subscribers
Headline from KCEN Waco
Ken Paxton says LinkedIn does not independently verify the hiring status of most listings on its platform, leading to the presence of so-called "ghost job" listings.
KCEN Waco's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.
Ken Paxton says LinkedIn does not independently verify the hiring status of most listings on its platform, leading to the presence of so-called "ghost job" listings.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations that the professional networking platform advertised and profited from fake or misleading job listings, commonly referred to as "ghost jobs."
Investigation into whether LinkedIn is advertising fake and misleading job listings. LinkedIn says its goal is to help jobseekers find their next role.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he opened an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations the company advertised and profited from fake or misleading job opportunities. LinkedIn, a professional networking platform that has a job search tool.
The Texas Attorney General's office has opened an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations that the professional networking platform misleads consumers with advertising and profiting from misleading or fake job listings, otherwise known as "ghost jobs.
Texas Attorney General Paxton says LinkedIn may have misled consumers paying for Premium subscriptions by promoting ghost jobs that aren't real openings.
Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.
Texas AG investigating LinkedIn for allegedly advertising 'fake and misleading' jobs to Premium subscribers | Since Then