Gilbert Employment Law (GEL) has a vibrant employment law practice in Silver Spring, MD, representing employees and employers in a variety of public and private sector cases. Our attorneys are experienced in handling claims of discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, and disability—as well as related matters such as requests for reasonable accommodations, disability retirement, family and medical leave, workers' compensation, and whistle-blower retaliation. Our bi-lingual (English/Spanish) wage and hour practice handles individual and collective action wage claims through all stages of litigation. Representing both employees and employers gives GEL attorneys a unique understanding of the perspectives of both, thus enabling us to better serve our diverse clientele. This is particularly important in employment disputes, which are legally challenging and emotionally charged. Those seeking representation need experienced legal counsel with broad expertise in all applicable forums. We provide this experience and expertise practicing before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit System Protection Board, the Office of Federal Operations, the Office of Personnel Management, state/local civil and human rights agencies, and various state and federal courts. Although our practice is located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, we represent federal employees and employers nationwide. Likewise, we offer our mediation, arbitration, training, and legal counseling services nationwide. Representation of private sector employees is generally limited to Maryland and Washington, DC.