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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.

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