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Rachel Gale represents employers in a wide variety of workplace disputes, providing practical advice on navigating complex labor and personnel issues. She has particular experience supporting employers in the health care, technology, life sciences, and education industries. Her practice includes representing employers before state and federal administrative agencies; conducting workplace investigations; updating and advising on workplace policies and agreements; and litigating disputes in state and federal court, including claims of discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, and defamation, among others. She also counsels educational institutions on Title IX and Title VI, responding to student complaints, and navigating issues relating to free speech and harassment.

The VETS-4212 filing period for federal contractors opened last week on August 1, 2025, and closes on September 30, 2025.

Federal contractors and subcontractors with 50 or more employees and at least one federal contract of $150,000 or more are required to file their annual VETS-4212 Report, which provides an overview of the contractor’s workforce

As of yesterday—May 20, 2025—EEO-1 data collection is open. The deadline to file the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 report is June 24, 2025. The EEOC stated there will be no extensions, so covered employers should act promptly to file their reports.  For detailed information on the EEOC’s substantive filing requirements, employers may refer to the