Experienced Texas Employment Law Attorneys Who Get Results

When a workplace dispute threatens your livelihood, you feel a deep sense of concern. You need a legal team on your side that understands the many nuances of employment law and can advocate for your rights. At The Barrera Firm, we stand up for the workers and employers of San Antonio and throughout Bexar County.

We come from a long line of attorneys who believe in justice for our neighbors. We offer decades of legal experience to help you find a path forward. We represent both workers and employers because we understand every angle of the law. This dual perspective allows us to anticipate the other side’s moves. As highly knowledgeable employment lawyers, we practice arbitration, litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

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Standing Up For Your Rights In The Workplace

We fight for mistreated workers who face unfair conditions. Our lawyers are prepared to handle any employment-related lawsuit, including those involving:

• Overtime claims: Representing clients in wage and hour disputes falling under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including claims alleging misclassification and working off the clock
• Discrimination: Handling claims alleging discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, age, gender, religion, ethnicity and national origin
• Retaliation: Standing up for employees who have been retaliated against for asserting their rights and blowing the whistle on illegal workplace activities
• Misclassification: Ensuring employers identify workers as employees or independent contractors in compliance with the law.
• Wage and hour disputes: Helping workers recover the wage and overtime compensation to which they are entitled.
• Wrongful termination: Holding employers accountable for any retaliatory or discriminatory firing, demotions or layoffs.

If you have been treated unfairly and unlawfully at your place of work, we are here to stand up for your rights. What matters most to us is the same thing that matters most to you: results.

Defending Employers Who Face Employment Law Claims

We also provide a strong defense for San Antonio-area businesses facing litigation. With sound legal planning, it is often possible to avoid legal disputes. We advise your company on proactive policies that limit exposure to claims of harassment or unpaid wages. If a conflict arises, we provide the skilled representation you need for a cost-effective outcome. You can trust us to protect your interests in Texas. When a dispute arises, we can provide you with the skilled representation you need to achieve a favorable, cost-effective outcome.

How Can You Prepare For An Employment Law Case?

Preparation is one of the most important phases of any workplace dispute. Whether you are an employer protecting your business or a worker seeking justice, try to follow these steps:

1. Maintain a detailed log of every relevant interaction, including dates, times and the names of individuals present during specific incidents.

2. Preserve all emails and avoid deleting text messages that relate to the dispute.

3. Compile your pay stubs, tax documents, performance reviews and disciplinary notices.

4. Create a list of witnesses who observed the events in question.

5. Obtain a copy of the employee handbook to determine if your employer’s actions taken align with company procedures.

Bring these materials to your initial meeting with an employment law attorney so they can assess the claim immediately.

What Can You Get Out Of Your Claim?

A successful claim can provide several types of relief, including:

• Back pay
• Front pay
• Reinstatement of your job
• Compensation for emotional distress or mental anguish

We work to ensure you receive the maximum recovery allowed under the law.

How Can An Experienced Employment Law Firm Help Me?

When you are in the thicket of something as complex as an employment dispute, you should not go it alone. Hiring counsel more than makes up for the cost of fees. Your job or your company’s future is at stake.

There is no substitute for decades of legal experience. That is what we bring to the table for our clients. We know the local courts and the specific judges in Bexar County. As a family business, we take your success personally. Our team handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on your life or your business. We analyze the evidence and build a strategy that fits your unique goals, always zealously advocating for you while prioritizing cost-efficiency.

Talk To A San Antonio Employment Lawyer

We know both sides of employment law and are prepared to protect the rights and interests of employees and employers in Texas. To learn how we can help you, please contact our law offices online or by telephone at 210-693-0910.