Eastern Maine Law is here to help you enforce your rights. John Gause formed Eastern Maine Law to handle discrimination, civil rights, and personal injury cases on behalf of individuals. John Gause has been a trial lawyer for more than 25 years. He has been a partner at a leading statewide trial law firm and the lawyer for the Maine Human Rights Commission.
He has extensive experience trying employment discrimination, civil rights, and personal injury cases to juries. John Gause has a record of success that has earned him a statewide reputation. Most clients find their way to Eastern Maine Law after being referred by other lawyers around the state. They do so because they are confident that John will handle your case with the care it deserves.
He has extensive experience trying employment discrimination, civil rights, and personal injury cases to juries. John Gause has a record of success that has earned him a statewide reputation. Most clients find their way to Eastern Maine Law after being referred by other lawyers around the state. They do so because they are confident that John will handle your case with the care it deserves.
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Unlawful employment discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee differently because of protected-class status. It can take many forms. Eastern Maine Law represents current and former employees in employment discrimination claims. We represent only individuals. We do not represent any employers, corporations, or insurance companies.
People with disabilities have the same right to work as everyone else. It is illegal for an employer to ask questions about your disability during an interview, refuse to hire you, treat you differently, or fire you because of it. Sometimes supervisors or coworkers harass people because of their disabilities, which is also illegal.
A "whistleblower" is someone who reports something illegal or unsafe. It may be something done by your employer or a condition in the workplace that causes you concern. You have the right to report illegal or unsafe activity to your employer or an outside agency if your employer does not fix the problem.
Sexual harassment occurs when an employee is subjected to a hostile work environment because of their sex. It includes, but is not limited to, sexual advances at work, repeated crude jokes by supervisors or coworkers, condescending remarks, or suggestive comments. Unwelcome, offensive conduct may be illegal if it is directed at you because of your sex, even if it does not involve sexual behavior.
Employees are entitled to take leave for childbirth, adoption, a serious health condition, to care for a close family member with a serious health condition, or certain exigencies arising out of a close family member's military service. Leave may be taken all at once or on an intermittent basis, such as a day or two at a time.
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Cindy Darling
Nov 08, 2019
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I highly recommend John Gause for your legal matters. Mr. Gause worked diligently on a case for me and he was always professional, kind, honest, beyond knowledgeable, and there were never any unforeseen charges. I would always call or email him literally over the little things and he would always promptly answer my phone calls and emails whether he was in the office or not. John Gause always made me feel like a priority and never a bother. I highly recommend Mr. John Gause to my friends and to anyone looking for an outstanding lawyer!
Cheryl H.
Oct 11, 2019
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Having interviewed with several attorneys about my legal concerns and being accepted by a few I did my homework and found John, my case took quite some time, I lived out of state making my case difficult at times, John left no rock upturned, always returned my many phone calls and emails promptly putting my concerns to rest, I sometimes love to tell a story and he knew how to reign me in and keep me focused, yet still be sympathetic and supportive at the same time. John prepared me for upcoming stressful depositions and at all times I knew he was on my side believing in me. His staff was courteous
Ken Kimball
Aug 27, 2019
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I've had the opportunity to work with John professionally for a few years now. While thankfully I haven't needed his services, I do appreciate his knowledge and down to earth personality. I also wholeheartedly believe that he works on behalf of the people he represents instead of for his personal gain.
I recommend John to anyone who is in need of representation for employment discrimination, violation civil rights or personal injury.
I recommend John to anyone who is in need of representation for employment discrimination, violation civil rights or personal injury.
David D.
Jul 20, 2019
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I recently had the pleasure of having John Gause represent me. He came highly recommended by a large law firm, after it was determined I would be best served by John's expertise and experience. John took the time to fully understand the specifics of my case and carefully researched for all pertinent details. He was always quick to respond to inquiries from me, and explained complex issues in a way that was easy to understand. He was thorough, ethical, and fair in the presentation of facts surrounding my case, and always made certain I was comfortable with how to proceed. I strongly recommend John
Pow Pow
Jun 03, 2019
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Despite John Gause being former Chief Counsel for the Human Rights Commission, this man is a crook and discriminates against disabled individuals. He is part of a known 'connection' between law enforcement and corporations, of which he will deny your case to suit his own purposes. Beware of this man, and do not waste your time or sensitive information with him. He is the very definition of corruption in the judicial process.
