Our employment and labor law practice has provided counsel to individuals and businesses in areas ranging from the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Federal Civil Rights Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act, as well as a variety of training, contract and employment policy issues. Loss of employment often overlaps disputes regarding pay and benefits. Our firm is uniquely positioned to assist employees and small employers. Donald Gilpin has represented clients before the Merit Protection Board, the State Employee Personnel Board in City, County, and School system employee review panels. He has taken on the major private employers in New Mexico, including Honeywell, General Electric, Phillips, and Creamland Dairy. Our clients also benefit from our extensive knowledge of corporate structure, accounting and understanding of federal and state employment law. We have the experienced staff and resources to address all legal issues pertaining to employment issues on behalf of employees. Our employment practice includes: * Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Issues * Employee Manual and Personnel Policy Development * COBRA Issues * Contract and Tort Matters * Discrimination Matters: Gender, Age, Disability, National Origin, Race, Religion * Title VII Claims (Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work * Environment Issues) * Wage and Hour Disputes * Wrongful Termination Matters.