This Law Firm Publication by Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. discusses the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance, recently passed by the City Council of Austin, Texas. The new law will restrict employers with 15 or more employees in Austin from making employment decisions about applicants or employees based on their criminal histories. The Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance will take effect on April 3, 2016.