Helping workers since 2005.

Justice Driven.

Jury Awards GEL Client $3.4 million under DC Whistleblower Protection Act

On October 11, 2024, after less than three hours of deliberation, an 8-member jury unanimously ruled in favor of Maureen ...

Customs & Border Protection Employees Reach $45 Million Settlement After Uncovering Widespread Pregnancy Discrimination

August 13, 2024

GEL Attorney Moderates ABA Webinar with OSC Staff

November 18, 2024

GEL Partner, Kevin Owen, Quoted in The New York Times on Recent Attorney General Selection

November 15, 2024

Protecting Employees Nationwide.

Where Employment And Civil Rights Meet

Since opening our firm in 2005, we’ve represented employees who have experienced unlawful treatment in the workplace. We represent employees who believe they have been passed over for a job or promotion because of the color of their skin, their sex or age, or because they have a disability. We have assisted employees who need an accommodation because of their disability or religion to be able to meaningfully continue their employment. We have helped employees who have been subjected to sexual assault and harassment in the workplace, or who are treated differently because of their sexual orientation or being transgender.

We help clients fighting against all areas of discrimination covered by federal and applicable state and local laws. We help clients who have experienced retaliation for standing up against discrimination or other wrongdoing in the workplace, or who are retaliated against for engaging in whistleblowing activity.

We also represent federal employees facing suspensions, demotions or removals from federal service, or who need assistance with security clearance issues or applying for disability retirement matters. We additionally represent employees who have not been compensated correctly or are victims of wage theft.

We know you have a great deal invested in your career. If your job, your security clearance or other employment benefits are threatened, you need a powerful advocate on your side. Based just outside of Washington, D.C., we regularly represent workers throughout the United States and employees who work for federal agencies, including those working for the U.S. government in foreign countries and consulates. Our lawyers are known for skillfully advocating for clients before federal agencies such as the EEOC, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and before state and federal courts. We welcome employees who are facing discrimination in the workplace to contact our office by calling 888-676-8096.

Discrimination & EEOC

Disciplinary & Adverse Actions/MSPB

Whistleblower Claims/OSC

Disability & Accommodations

Other Federal Sector Employment Issues

Federal Disability Retirement

Wage And Hour Violations

Our Practice Areas

An Employment Firm With A Legacy

Established in 2005 by Gary M. Gilbert, former Chief Administrative Judge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Baltimore Field Office, Gilbert Employment Law has litigated on behalf of employees who have been wronged in the workplace. Attorneys at Gilbert Employment Law are considered to be leaders in the field, authoring numerous books and publications on issues related to employment law and providing training on cutting-edge issues. Our firm welcomed the attorneys and staff with Passman & Kaplan, P.C. The legal professionals at Passman & Kaplan have worked to defend the rights of employees across the globe. In many ways, they wrote the book on federal employment law, helping thousands of workers attain justice.

We are proud to continue carrying on the legacy of Passman & Kaplan every day in the work that we do.

Representing Federal Employees

As a federal employee, you have a great deal invested in your career. If your job, your security clearance or your employment rights or benefits are threatened, you need a powerful advocate on your side. Our lawyers are known for skillfully defending clients before federal agencies such as the EEOC, the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and other bodies.

Workers have rights.
We protect them.