Beginning in 2016, Texas will allow the open carrying of handguns in public and the carrying of concealed handguns on university campuses under two bills signed by Governor Greg Abbott.

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. 

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.