April 30, 2016
Austin’s Newly-Instituted “Ban the Box” Ordinance: A Deeper Look
The Austin City Council recently passed the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance, which took effect on April 4, 2016. This ordinance stipulates that for certain covered jobs, an employer may not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history during the application process, solicit criminal history information about said individual, or disqualify said individual from getting a job if […]
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