The proposal would limit the consideration of an applicant’s criminal history if they are applying for a contract or a cooperative endeavor agreement with the city-parish.
BATON ROUGE - Metro councilmember Chauna Banks proposed the Fair Chance Ordinance, which she hopes will help convicted criminals get hired by city-parish contractors. The ordinance was introduced two weeks ago and will be voted on during Wednesday s meeting. If approved, employers would have to wait until they ask a potential hire about their criminal history. Until after an interview, a proper assessment of his skills and they are ready to make an offer,
BATON ROUGE - It was an explosive Metro Council meeting this past week. Many councilmembers were upset after the mayor s office outsourced jobs for plant workers at a water treatment center.
BATON ROUGE - It was an explosive Metro Council meeting last Wednesday. Many council members were upset after the mayor s office outsourced jobs for plant workers at a water treatment center.