Sick-leave advocates, opponents across Texas watching Austin

Killing Austin's sick leave law would protect businesses from government overreach, according to proponents of the bill. Opponents say Austin is a darling of the global economy and is clearly doing something right......»»

The legal challenge to Austin’s mandatory sick leave ordinance appears headed to the Texas Supreme Court, even as conservative state lawmakers gear up to strike the ability of cities to approve such measures, saying it creates unnecessary burdens.....»»

The Texas Public Policy Foundation is already suing the city of Austin for its short-term rental regulations. Now it's taking action on sick leave on behalf of the Texas Association of Business and other corporate-focused groups......»»

Proponents of Austin's sick-leave mandate are cheering and opponents are regrouping after an initial skirmish in what looks to be a long legal battle. The new rules are still scheduled to go into effect for businesses on Oct. 1......»»

Supporters and opponents of Austin's paid sick leave ordinance agree on a few points— such as the need for an appeals process or clarifie.....»»

Austin's sick leave ordinance took another blow in court Friday. Texas' Third Court of Appeals ordered a temporary injunction in a lawsuit challenging the law, keeping it from taking effect for businesses and workers across the city, and sent the cas.....»»

Emory University has reportedly landed a big-name as its next president. University of Texas at Austin President Gregory Fenves is expected to leave his job and replace Emory's Claire Sterk, who announced last fall she would retire from her role .....»»

Milwaukee developer Stewart Wangard said the last thing he wants to see is a talented person from Milwaukee leave to pursue opportunities in Austin, Texas, Atlanta or other markets.  That’s one of his motivators for helping organize an upcoming Milwa.....»»

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is siding in court with businesses that have sued the city of San Antonio to stop its paid sick leave ordinance from going into effect, saying such a law can only be enacted by the Texas Legislature. Paxton filed.....»»

The 2019 session of the Texas Legislature is done. There weren't as many fireworks as 2017, but there are a host of changes that businesses need to prepare for......»»

Opponents predict the bills will have a tough time getting to a hearing in the House if lawmakers see it as being anti-LGBTQ and anti-business......»»

The National Federation of I.....»»

Texas AG"s office to SA: Don"t approve mandatory sick leave ordinance.....»»

The San Antonio City Council would run afoul of state law if it were to mandate that private employers in the city provide paid sick leave to their workers, the Texas Attorney General's office warned on July 9. David Hacker, special counsel for c.....»»

Despite the San Antonio City Council adopting a paid sick leave ordinance on Thursday, many believe it is unlikely to effect next August as scheduled. While concerns were raised in council chambers about the impact on businesses and taxpayers of mandati.....»»

The outcome of a lawsuit over Austin's paid sick leave ordinance could decide the fate of a similar mandate in San Antonio......»»

Like in the ridesharing debate at the Capitol two years ago, Abbott decried "a patchwork quilt" of statewide regulations on the sick leave issue......»»

The third Central Florida location for the Austin, Texas-based taco chain joins Torchy's Tacos restaurants now open in Winter Garden and Altamonte Springs......»»

The new facility will enable all of the division's staff to be housed at a sin.....»»

Johann Moonesinghe, CEO of Austin-based.....»»