Austin Lawmaker Wants to Repeal Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance

Workman's HB 577 would undo Council's job applicant labor protection

"...bill that would both prevent and roll back local Fair Chance Hiring measures, like the one passed this March..."

Dec. 13, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Workman Files to Repeal Fair Chance Hiring

Workman's HB 577 would undo Council's job applicant labor protection

"...bill that would both prevent and roll back local Fair Chance Hiring measures, like the one passed this March..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin First Fair Chance City in the South

Ban the box ordinance passes Council

"...the first city in the South to pass a Fair Chance Hiring ordinance requiring private employers to delay asking..."

March 25, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Will Austin Applicants Get a "Fair Chance"?

Proposed ordinance would require businesses consider job applicants with criminal histories

"...items at today's meeting: In addition to a nondiscrimination ordinance (see "Council," Mar. 25), and Council Member Greg Casar's..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Texas Republicans Vow to Repeal Ordinance

"...after the Austin City Council voted to pass an ordinance mandating private employees receive compensation when they're sick, that..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Notes on Kamp: Easing the Stigma

Fair Chance ordinance is a good start in helping people with criminal records rejoin society

"...people with criminal records. If Council Member Greg Casar's Fair Chance Hiring resolution passes, private employers will have to..."

March 25, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Republican Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...in the Texas Legislature get riled up over an ordinance city officials have passed aimed at improving the lives..."

March 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...City Council meeting on February 3 was a subdued affair. Icy weather forced 10 of the Council members to..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Notes on Kamp: Culture Shift

Too many people are finding themselves caught up in the criminal justice system

"...Last week, when City Council passed the South's first Fair Chance Hiring ordinance, it was a much-needed corrective to..."

April 1, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

GOP Bill Would Nullify Austin Anti-Discrimination Ordinances

Cities could be sued over progressive employment laws

"...in the Texas Legislature get riled up over an ordinance city officials have passed aimed at improving the lives..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Texas Hammer: Grab Bag

More Austin bashing from our state lawmakers

"...– Sarah Marloff Fair Chance Hiring..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Gimme Shelter

Austin's housing market is rough. It's even worse if you have a criminal record.

"...bar all applicants with criminal records without violating the Fair Housing Act, which forbids discrimination on the basis of..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

The Blocked "Death Star" Law Could Wipe Out Broad Areas of City Code

Austin Judge Maya Gamble ruled it's unconstitutional

"...able to file a lawsuit against a specific local ordinance, claiming it is in violation of the "Death Star"..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Notes on Kamp: Everybody Loses

Council considers bad, outdated regs for Uber and Lyft

"...bullying and exploitative as Uber and Lyft are, the ordinance they're fighting isn't that great, either. Requiring TNCs to..."

April 8, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Council: Labor Protections and Job Evaluations

Marc Ott's job performance goes up for debate this week

"...for construction workers and employees of subcontractors, and Casar's Fair Chance Hiring ordinance...."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Losing Control ... of Your Bladder

The Lege knows what's best for you and your privates

"...reported this week ("Naked City: Workman Files to Repeal Fair Chance Hiring," Dec. 15), one of the biennial occupations..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Rare Wins for Workers' Rights at the Texas Lege

Cities win against local preemption bills

"...such local worker protections as Austin's "ban the box" fair-chance hiring ordinance, which prohibits employers from inquiring about applicants'..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

"This Is Austin Bashing on Steroids"

This legislative session, state GOP lawmakers ran an all-out assault on municipal values

"...made it a mission to chip away at local ordinances and the decisions of voters and democratically elected officials...."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...returns from a two-week break to vote on a Fair Chance Hiring ordinance, meant to give offenders a better..."

March 25, 2016 News Feature

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...to bone up on local candidates and choices. Your chance is coming Nov. 6, when what shapes up to..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...authority, as established in a city's charter and accompanying ordinances; and, if applicable, the meet and confer agreement (police..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

There’s Never Been a City Council Candidate Like Lewis Conway Jr.

Grassroots organizer, convicted felon eyes Ora Houston's seat

"...and author. It wasn't until helping kick off Second Chance Democrats in 2015, and going to work last year..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Texas “Death Star” Law Ruled Unconstitutional Two Days Before Taking Effect

But Texas is likely to appeal

"...legislative session, could result in the nullification of local ordinances throughout the state. If Gamble’s ruling is overturned and..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

East Austin Activist Lewis Conway Jr., 1970-2022

Criminal justice reformer leaves a legacy

"...City Council seat; before that, he helped pass Austin's Fair Chance Hiring ordinance. After the 2018 City Council campaign,..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council District 4: A Council Veteran Seeks Transformation

Incumbent Greg Casar looks to continue reimagining public safety if reelected to third term

"...upstream, trying to push towards more economic and racial fairness, but we know that federal and state leaders are..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Notes on Kamp: Why You Should Care About Fight for $15

It doesn't matter what income bracket you're in – the living wage issue impacts everyone

"...Youth Rise Texas, advocated earlier this year for Austin's Fair Chance Hiring ordinance. Because her mother has a criminal..."

April 15, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Know Your Rights! The City Can Help

Workshops aimed at housing, employment discrimination

"...handles education and enforcement of its local civil rights ordinances as well as Austinites' rights under state and federal..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Does Your Boss Pay You to Miss Work?

They may have to soon

"...Stakeholder meetings for a citywide sick pay ordinance that would require private employers to compensate their employees..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

First in the South?

"...to ban the box in the South ["Austin First Fair Chance City in the South,” News, March 25]. Especially..."

March 25, 2016 Postmarks

Public Notice: Death of a Planner

John Fregonese tried to get us all to a better place

"...... community engagement. My former firm drafted the zoning ordinance for Tulsa to implement the comprehensive plan that John..."

June 22, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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