Mario A. Barrera

Legal Advisories

High Court Upholds Ricci "Reverse Discrimination" Claim
July 2, 2009

Supreme Court Ruling a Victory for Employers - Both Unionized and Union-Free
April 13, 2009

Stimulus Funds Safeguards and Public Entity Whistleblowers
February 26, 2009

Supreme Court Rules that Employee Who Participated in Internal Investigation is Protected Against Retaliation
February 10, 2009

Congress Passes ADA Amendments Act: Greatly Expanded Coverage Means Big Changes for Many Employers' Policies
September 23, 2008

Supreme Court Places Burden Squarely on Employers to Prove Decision Adversely Affecting Older Workers Not Based on Age
Labor and Employment Update
June 23, 2008

Supreme Court Confirms that Employees May Sue for Race-based Retaliation Under a Reconstruction-Era Law
Labor & Employment Update
May 30, 2008

Supreme Court Rules That Admissibility Of "Me Too" Evidence Is Case-By-Case Determination
Labor and Employment Update
March 4, 2008

New Federal Minimum Wage Rate Takes Effect Today
July 24, 2007

Governor Perry Vetoes Eminent Domain Legislation
June 18, 2007

Texas Legislature Wraps Up 80th Session: New Laws Employers Need to Know
Labor and Employment Update
May 31, 2007

Supreme Court Upholds Strict Time Limit for Filing Pay Discrimination Claims
Labor and Employment Update
May 30, 2007

EEOC Issues Guidance Targeting Workplace Bias Against Pregnant Workers and Caregivers
Labor and Employment Update
May 25, 2007

Understanding The "Cat's Paw" Doctrine in the Employment Context
May 14, 2007