Texas is the 47^th state to join the fray of states enacting statewide bans on texting while driving. The new law prohibits drivers from reading, writing, or sending electronic messages unless the vehicle is stopped.

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.  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 in the Forms Library in My TotalSource in the pre-employment section.