Austin To Host Community Job Fair

The City of Austin’s Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance aims to reduce recidivism and unemployment, and increase reintegration for qualified job applicants with criminal histories.

The City of Austin Community Job Fair will be held Thursday, June 21 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Rd.

At this re-entry friendly event, 38 local employers have registered to attend to talk about job opportunities available to job seekers in the Austin area. 
 
For more information, visit austintexas.gov/page/fair-chance-hiring-job-resource-fair or contact Danyale Bunton at danyale.bunton@austintexas.gov or 512-381-4223.
 
Background:
The City of Austin’s Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance aims to reduce recidivism and unemployment, and increase reintegration for qualified job applicants with criminal histories.

The law places restrictions on certain private employers during the hiring process on when they can ask about a job applicant’s criminal history and how that information can be used.

Most private employers with 15 or more employees, if the work is performed primarily within the City of Austin, must abide by this ordinance.
 
For access to resources such as FAQ’s, fact sheets, and more information, please visit: austintexas.gov/fairchancehiring