SERVICES
Discrimination
Discrimination is illegal when it is based on a “Protected Class” or “Protected Classification.” Protected classes, include but are not limited to: Age, Disability, Race, Origin, Color, Religion, Pregnancy, Sex and other characteristics.
Family Medical Leave Act
The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave.
Sexual Harassment
Legally, workplace sexual harassment is considered a form of sex discrimination, so sexual harassment is illegal across the country. Generally, these federal laws apply only to employers with 15 or more employees.
Veteran Employment Issues
Under USERRA, employers must make “reasonable efforts” to help a veteran who is returning to employment to become qualified to perform the duties of the position he or she would have held but for military service whether or not the veteran has a service-connected disability.
Workerman Comp Retaliation
Wage/Hours/Benefits
Individuals who believe they have been paid at a rate lower than the law requires may choose to take legal action.
An individual has two years from the date wages were due to file a lawsuit to recover the unpaid wages plus an additional equal amount in damages.
Law Office of Gay E. Gilson
Employment laws are complicated and enforcing your rights can be difficult. Particularly when an employer does not know they are breaking the law or don’t care. Gay E. Gilson has worked on both sides, representing both employees and employers. This gives her a unique perspective on the strategies used to win an employment law claim against an employer as well as the methods of trying to defend them. Gay E. Gilson has been licensed to practice law in Texas Courts since 1992, and is also admitted to practice law before the Federal United States District Courts of Texas and, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit since 2003.
OUR TEAM
Emily Doe
Attorney
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John Doe
Legal Assistant
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Sarah Doe
Law Clerk
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ABOUT US
Gay E. Gilson
Education and Admissions
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, B.A., 1988
St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas, J.D. 1992
Admitted State Bar of Texas 1992
Admitted United States District Court, Southern District of Texas 1993
Admitted Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals 2003
Admitted Federal Circuit Court of Appeals 2003
Member State Bar of Texas Labor and Employment Law Section
Member National Employment Lawyers Association
Member Texas Employment Lawyers Association
Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year 1994, Presented by the Corpus Christi Young Lawyer’s Association
Past Guest Lecturer on Employment Related Topics for the Corpus Christi Human Relations Commission, Lorman Education Services and Labor and Employment Law Task Force Meeting
TESTIMONIALS
James Bryson
Client
I used Ms. Gilson for an employment matter and she did a great job. She was readily available and is well versed in the law. I have used other attorneys in the past but Ms. Gilson was the best by far. I am sure the positive outcome of my case was due to her experience.
I contacted Ms. Gilson by phone today. I needed to discuss an employment situation I am involved in. She spent approximately 30 minutes providing me with information, guidance and much needed support. She is very knowledgeble and if I need to move forward into litigation, I will definately retain her services. Thank you Ms. Gilson for taking your time to assist me!
Emily Doe
Client
Maame Broni
Client
Ms. Gilson is a great Attorney. She spent a lot of time with me explaining every step and details of my case. It was a learning experience for me. And i had a great outcome.
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CONTACT US
Office Address
5525 S. Staples
Corpus Christi
TX 78411
Email Address
Phone Number
(361) 887-0552