by Rebecca Melancon, Executive Director Several employee benefit issues are being brought before the Austin City Council for new regulation such as the Paid Sick Leave ordinance in February. AIBA is seeking to engage our members and the larger local business community in dialogue about possible upcoming issues with the intent of having a voice in
by Rebecca Melancon, Executive Director On February 15, the City Council passed the Paid Sick Leave Ordinance mandating specified paid sick days for all employees working within the city limits. (See City of Austin Mandated Paid Sick Leave Ordinance). The ordinance takes effect on October 1, 2018. The Rules for Investigation of Complaints and Assessment of Penalties has been issued and
by Rebecca Melancon and Jolene Kiolbassa This is the second in a continuing series on how CodeNEXT might affect your business. Te see how your property is zoned, please see the first article: CodeNEXT will affect local businesses. Here’s what you can do. Austin’s current code includes “safe harbor” provisions that allow structures and uses to be
by Rebecca Melancon and Jolene Kiolbassa CodeNEXT has been much debated. AIBA has not taken a position on this but we do think there are a few things you should know about. City Council plans to vote on first reading on June 13th, with second and third readings in August. Please take the time to see
You asked and we listened! Based on stakeholder feedback we have introduced a 7 business day review for small commercial remodel permit applications. The shorter review allows small commercial projects to receive a quicker review when they do not qualify for the Quick Turnaround program. Applicants can now submit for change of use, school remodels,
While AIBA was involved with advocacy on this issue, we have no role in the resulting lawsuit. TPPF seeks temporary injunction preventing implementation of city paid sick leave ordinance AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation filed a lawsuit against the City of Austin challenging the sick leave ordinance set to go into effect Oct. 1.
