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'''.jobs''' is a [[sTLD|sponsored top-level domain]] managed and operated by [[Employ Media]]. It is considered the largest global e-recruitment network with more than 400,000 sites registered in the domain system.

'''.jobs''' is a [[sTLD|sponsored top-level domain]] managed and operated by [[Employ Media]]. It is considered the largest global e-recruitment network with more than 400,000 sites registered in the domain system.

The '''.jobs''' domain system was approved by [[ICANN]] on April 8, 2005. Registration in the domain system is exclusively intended for companies and organizations seeking to develop, and enhance their job related sites. It acts as a supplement to a company's traditional site, as a  corporation can register their company name followed by the suffix .jobs; This [[URL]] allows job seekers using the internet to go to the job page and connect with the human resources department of a given company faster and easier.  

The '''.jobs''' domain system was approved by [[ICANN]] on April 8, 2005. Registration in the domain system is exclusively intended for companies and organizations seeking to develop, and enhance their job related sites. It acts as a supplement to a company's traditional site, as a  corporation can register their company name followed by the suffix .jobs; This [[URL]] allows job seekers using the Internet to go to the job page and connect with the human resources department of a given company faster and easier.  

Every company applying for a .jobs domain is screened to ensure that they are legitimate and they are doing business under the name they represent. Registration for a .jobs domain costs approximately $125 annually, plus $35 for the initial set up fee through a network of accredited registrars.<ref>[http://www.goto.jobs/about.asp goto.Jobs]</ref>

Every company applying for a .jobs domain is screened to ensure that they are legitimate and they are doing business under the name they represent. Registration for a .jobs domain costs approximately $125 annually, plus $35 for the initial set up fee through a network of accredited registrars.<ref>[http://www.goto.jobs/about.asp goto.Jobs]</ref>

Prior to the submission of the proposal to [[ICANN]], the Phase Allocation Program was approved by a super majority vote from the PDP Council, which was created  and supervised by the SHRM to review proposed amendments to the .jobs policies, and business rules on June 3, 2010. The program was also approved by Employ Media and SHRM.<ref>[http://www.policy.jobs/ NOTICE OF DECISION ON EMPLOY MEDIA PROPOSED AMENDMENT CONCERNING .JOBS TLD]</ref>

Prior to the submission of the proposal to [[ICANN]], the Phase Allocation Program was approved by a super majority vote from the PDP Council, which was created  and supervised by the SHRM to review proposed amendments to the .jobs policies, and business rules on June 3, 2010. The program was also approved by Employ Media and SHRM.<ref>[http://www.policy.jobs/ NOTICE OF DECISION ON EMPLOY MEDIA PROPOSED AMENDMENT CONCERNING .JOBS TLD]</ref>

The [[ICANN Board]] evaluated Employ Media's Phase Allocation Program proposal and determined there is no significant threat to the security and stability of the internet [[DNS]] and there are no competition issues. On June 15, 2010, ICANN opened a public comment regrading the proposed amendment to the Appendix S of the .JOBS Registry Agreement.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-15jun10-en.htm Public Comment: Phased Allocation Program in .JOBS]</ref>

The [[ICANN Board]] evaluated Employ Media's Phase Allocation Program proposal and determined there is no significant threat to the security and stability of the Internet [[DNS]] and there are no competition issues. On June 15, 2010, ICANN opened a public comment regrading the proposed amendment to the Appendix S of the .JOBS Registry Agreement.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/news/announcements/announcement-2-15jun10-en.htm Public Comment: Phased Allocation Program in .JOBS]</ref>

On August 5, 2010, the [[ICANN Board]] approved the implementation of the Phase Allocation Program.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-05aug10-en.htm#7 Approval of RSEP Request for Phased Allocation Program in .JOBS]</ref>

On August 5, 2010, the [[ICANN Board]] approved the implementation of the Phase Allocation Program.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/resolutions-05aug10-en.htm#7 Approval of RSEP Request for Phased Allocation Program in .JOBS]</ref>

===ICANN Issues Notice of Breach to Employ Media===

===ICANN Issues Notice of Breach to Employ Media===

On February 27, 2011, ICANN issued a notice of breach on the .jobs registry agreement to Employ Media and SHRM after receiving complaints about the universe.jobs website from different organizations, particularly from the .JOBS Charter Coalition Compliance. According to ICANN, the registry operator and its sponsor failed  to establish policies in conformity with the defined purpose and intent of the .JOBS registry. The internet governing body cited that Employ Media violated its charter when it allowed the Direct Employers Association to register 40 thousands domain names and partnered with the organization in operating the universe.jobs website, which appeared to be a jobs board competing with other websites offering the same service. ICANN directed  the registry operator and its sponsor to resolve the issues or else it will terminate the .jobs registry agreement.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icann-threatens-to-shut-down-jobs/ ICANN threatens to shut down .jobs]</ref>

On February 27, 2011, ICANN issued a notice of breach on the .jobs registry agreement to Employ Media and SHRM after receiving complaints about the universe.jobs website from different organizations, particularly from the .JOBS Charter Coalition Compliance. According to ICANN, the registry operator and its sponsor failed  to establish policies in conformity with the defined purpose and intent of the .JOBS registry. The Internet governing body cited that Employ Media violated its charter when it allowed the Direct Employers Association to register 40 thousands domain names and partnered with the organization in operating the universe.jobs website, which appeared to be a jobs board competing with other websites offering the same service. ICANN directed  the registry operator and its sponsor to resolve the issues or else it will terminate the .jobs registry agreement.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/icann-threatens-to-shut-down-jobs/ ICANN threatens to shut down .jobs]</ref>

===Employ Media Response to ICANN Notice of Breach===

===Employ Media Response to ICANN Notice of Breach===

In May 2011, Employ Media filed an arbitration proceeding with the [[ICC|International Chamber of Commerce]] (ICC) International Court of Arbitration to resolve the notice of breach to the .jobs registry agreement issued by ICANN after its cooperative agreement proceedings with ICANN collapsed. According to [[Thomas Embrescia]], the arbitration was necessary to remove the “unwarranted and unprecedented threat of contract termination” that caused uncertainties for the .jobs TLD and to his business.<ref>[http://www.ere.net/tags/dotjobs/ .Jobs Manager Seeks Arbitration by International Court]</ref>

In May 2011, Employ Media filed an arbitration proceeding with the [[ICC|International Chamber of Commerce]] (ICC) International Court of Arbitration to resolve the notice of breach to the .jobs registry agreement issued by ICANN after its cooperative agreement proceedings with ICANN collapsed. According to [[Thomas Embrescia]], the arbitration was necessary to remove the “unwarranted and unprecedented threat of contract termination” that caused uncertainties for the .jobs TLD and to his business.<ref>[http://www.ere.net/tags/dotjobs/ .Jobs Manager Seeks Arbitration by International Court]</ref>

The cooperative agreement between the two organizations failed after Employ Media objected to ICANN’s publication of their cooperative agreement correspondences in connection with the notice of breach and described it as a “bad faith action” on the part of the internet governing body. ICANN’s legal counsel Eric Enson responded that the internet governing body was just carrying out its accountability and transparency responsibilities to the internet community when it posted the details of their cooperative negotiations. Furthermore, Enson said Employ Media “has no intention to work with ICANN cooperatively to resolve the problem” and its lawyer Arif Ali of “legal posturing,” which was “seemingly geared solely towards use in future litigation.”<ref>[http://domainincite.com/war-of-words-over-jobs-breach-claims/ War of Words Over Jobs Breach Claims]</ref>

The cooperative agreement between the two organizations failed after Employ Media objected to ICANN’s publication of their cooperative agreement correspondences in connection with the notice of breach and described it as a “bad faith action” on the part of the Internet governing body. ICANN’s legal counsel Eric Enson responded that the Internet governing body was just carrying out its accountability and transparency responsibilities to the Internet community when it posted the details of their cooperative negotiations. Furthermore, Enson said Employ Media “has no intention to work with ICANN cooperatively to resolve the problem” and its lawyer Arif Ali of “legal posturing,” which was “seemingly geared solely towards use in future litigation.”<ref>[http://domainincite.com/war-of-words-over-jobs-breach-claims/ War of Words Over Jobs Breach Claims]</ref>

In July 2011, ICANN responded to Employ Media’s request for arbitration. The internet governing body remained firm and strongly defended its decision that the notice of breach to the .jobs registry agreement  issued to Employ Media was appropriate and requested the arbitration court to dismiss the case and to deny the registry operator’s request for relief.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:qMFYxr-vmqIJ:www.icann.org/en/news/litigation/employ-media-v-icann/answer-to-request-for-arbitration-22jul11-en.pdf+ICANN+and+Employ+Media+Arbitration&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESjKphDhfLHf-8xZ8E8tqSayBuA1SGJina6mbbyq27szb-P7a_i2V79KHJD6nHhFjxUpYO2Td97VLx1rBkJs-Ht1k7bVuM4WTuqtNgZAAGXUFI5cUfWKjkYethxEPH9QAlGAfveP&sig=AHIEtbSXxXw7kr2bKyU4voSfKp_-UqOl7w ICANN’s Response to Employ Media’s Request for Arbitration]</ref>

In July 2011, ICANN responded to Employ Media’s request for arbitration. The Internet governing body remained firm and strongly defended its decision that the notice of breach to the .jobs registry agreement  issued to Employ Media was appropriate and requested the arbitration court to dismiss the case and to deny the registry operator’s request for relief.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:qMFYxr-vmqIJ:www.icann.org/en/news/litigation/employ-media-v-icann/answer-to-request-for-arbitration-22jul11-en.pdf+ICANN+and+Employ+Media+Arbitration&hl=en&gl=us&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESjKphDhfLHf-8xZ8E8tqSayBuA1SGJina6mbbyq27szb-P7a_i2V79KHJD6nHhFjxUpYO2Td97VLx1rBkJs-Ht1k7bVuM4WTuqtNgZAAGXUFI5cUfWKjkYethxEPH9QAlGAfveP&sig=AHIEtbSXxXw7kr2bKyU4voSfKp_-UqOl7w ICANN’s Response to Employ Media’s Request for Arbitration]</ref>

In May 2012, ICANN and the ICC published a timetable for Employ Media's request for arbitration. In the timetable, it was revealed that the earliest Employ Media can find out whether or not ICANN has the right to shut down .jobs is in February 2013, with face-to-face hearings scheduled between January 28 and February 8, 2013.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/9032-battle-over-jobs-to-drag-on-into-2013 Battle over .jobs to drag on into 2013]. Published 2012 May 22. Retrieved 2012 November 13.</ref>

In May 2012, ICANN and the ICC published a timetable for Employ Media's request for arbitration. In the timetable, it was revealed that the earliest Employ Media can find out whether or not ICANN has the right to shut down .jobs is in February 2013, with face-to-face hearings scheduled between January 28 and February 8, 2013.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/9032-battle-over-jobs-to-drag-on-into-2013 Battle over .jobs to drag on into 2013]. Published 2012 May 22. Retrieved 2012 November 13.</ref>

===Issue of new gTLD Program===

===Issue of new gTLD Program===

One day before the opening of the [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]], John Bell chairman of the coalition, wrote to ICANN Chairman [[Steve Crocker]] to request  that the ICANN Board exclude Employ Media in the application for new TLDs. Bell claimed that the .jobs TLD registry operator is not qualified due to its "history of abuse." In addition, he also criticized ICANN's mismanagement of the .jobs TLD dispute and expressed fears that the internet governing body might not be able to fulfill its promise to the internet community to disqualify the applications of rogue TLD operators. Furthermore, he said that ICANN can only regain a measure of regulatory authority by publicly blocking Employ Media and Direct Employers Association from participating in the new gTLD program.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/01/11/dot-jobs-could-kill-icann The case study that could kill ICANN]</ref>

One day before the opening of the [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]], John Bell chairman of the coalition, wrote to ICANN Chairman [[Steve Crocker]] to request  that the ICANN Board exclude Employ Media in the application for new TLDs. Bell claimed that the .jobs TLD registry operator is not qualified due to its "history of abuse." In addition, he also criticized ICANN's mismanagement of the .jobs TLD dispute and expressed fears that the Internet governing body might not be able to fulfill its promise to the Internet community to disqualify the applications of rogue TLD operators. Furthermore, he said that ICANN can only regain a measure of regulatory authority by publicly blocking Employ Media and Direct Employers Association from participating in the new gTLD program.<ref>[http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/01/11/dot-jobs-could-kill-icann The case study that could kill ICANN]</ref>

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