The Department of Labor requires that employers place recruitment advertisements in a newspaper of general circulation on two separate Sundays. Target Precise Ads handles the full lifecycle of this requirement. We draft ad copy that conforms to DOL content standards, identify qualifying newspapers of general circulation for the relevant metropolitan statistical area, coordinate publication on two consecutive or non-consecutive Sundays per your recruitment timeline, and deliver original tearsheets or certified copies with dates of publication clearly documented.
For professional occupations, the DOL requires placement in a national or local professional or trade journal appropriate to the occupation. We maintain a current database of qualifying journals across hundreds of professional fields – from engineering and technology publications to medical, legal, financial, and academic journals. We confirm that the selected publication qualifies under DOL standards for the specific occupation and SOC code involved in your case.
Beyond the mandatory newspaper and journal advertisements, employers must complete additional recruitment steps from the DOL’s prescribed list. Target Precise Ads can assist with the placement and documentation of several qualifying additional steps, including postings on job search websites, advertisements with professional organizations or trade groups, and postings on employer-maintained websites and internal job boards. We provide screenshots, URL documentation, and posting confirmation evidence for each additional step we handle
Every placement we make is documented to audit-ready standards. Our documentation packages include original or certified tearsheets for print advertisements, affidavits or declarations of publication from the publishing entity, dated screenshots with URL information for digital placements, and a summary cover sheet listing all placements with publication names, dates, and costs for easy reference in your recruitment report.
If you prefer to draft your own advertisement copy, we offer a standalone compliance review service. Submit your draft ad text and we will review it against current DOL content requirements, flag any deficiencies or ambiguities, and return a revised version ready for placement. This service is available as an add-on or as a standalone engagement.
