Employment Law

Employment law covers a complex network of laws that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees and applicants for employment. The Law Offices of Gilbert T. Adams has broad experience in interpreting and applying state and Federal statutes in areas including:

• Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA)
• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
• Fraud / Misrepresentation
• Whistleblower Retaliation
• Denial of Employee Benefits
• Wrongful Termination
• Invasion of Privacy / Hostile Work Environment
• Sexual Harassment
• Discrimination / Affirmative Action
• Disability Accommodation
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Administrative claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

The attorneys at the Law Offices Gilbert T. Adams recognize that mediation and arbitration are frequently the best tools to resolve an employment dispute outside of court. We have successfully negotiated employment lawsuit settlements in favor of our clients but are never hesitant to take a case to trial if warranted and in the best interest of the client.

RESULTS OBTAINED DEPEND ON THE FACTS OF EACH CASE.

If you need legal counsel, call the Law Offices of Gilbert T. Adams at 800-688-4482 or contact us here to schedule a consultation.

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