Texas has enacted legislation (House Bill 567), which expressly prohibits discrimination against individuals based on traits associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyles like braids, locs, and twists. House Bill 567 takes effect September 1, 2023.

This notice is to inform you that Austin, Texas has amended its city code to prohibit employers from discriminating against individuals on traits associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles. The amendment is effective immediately.

Leave policies that allow employees to take leave to care for or assist their sick biological or adopted children must also allow leave to care for or assist a sick foster child.

Austin, Texas has enacted a city ordinance prohibiting employers from asking about or considering a job applicant’s criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment. Austin is the first city in the South to enact such a “Fair Chance” or “Ban the Box” law. Also, please be reminded that clients taking advantage of ADP Screening and Selection Services should use the most recent version of the Background Check Consent Form, which is available on FormSource in the pre-employment section.