Cristina I. Torres
Associate
Cristina Torres represents clients in federal and state courts as well as before administrative agencies in disputes and allegations concerning labor and employment laws and regulations. Specifically, she has experience advising and representing clients in matters involving affirmative action compliance, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, as well as workers' compensation retaliation under Section 451 of the Texas Labor Code.
Cristina's practice also includes advising and counseling clients on a variety of issues regarding compliance with labor and employment laws and drafting employment policies.
Publications
- NLRB Delays Implementation of Mandatory Notice Posting Rule (October 11, 2011)
- Fifth Circuit Caps Title VII Damages "Per Party" (August 8, 2011)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act Implicates Employer Liability for All Types of Background Checks, Not Just Credit Reports (June 8, 2011)
- FLSA's Anti-Retaliation Provision Protects Oral, Not Just Written, Complaints (March 29, 2011)
- The Impact of the "Facebook Firing" Case on Social Media Policies (March 8, 2011)
Professional Recognition
- Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012)
