Teresa McQueen
Western Growers, Corporate Counsel III
Teresa McQueen is Corporate Counsel III for Western Growers. In that capacity she provides advice and counsel to the organization on employment law matters and commercial trade practices. She also provides legal guidance to Western Growers members on employment law, human resources, and commercial agreements, as well as providing law-related educational opportunities and overseeing annual […]
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Prepare Now for Year End Harassment Prevention Training
Harassment, discrimination, and retaliatory conduct remain a concern and source of potential risk for employers. Sexual harassment also continues to be a serious area of liability with impacted employers seeing record settlements and damages awards. The California employer’s duty to prevent harassment includes training all employees on preventing sexual harassment and abusive conduct in…
WG Legal Insights Top 10 Articles of 2024: A Year in Review
It’s been an eventful year in the world of employment law! As 2024 draws to a close we took the opportunity to put together a Top Ten list of some of our most popular articles of the year; we hope you enjoy! Farm Labor Survey Previews H-2A Wage Increases for 2025 2024 H-2A Meal & Travel Reimbursement Rates Farmworker Unionization Faces Legal Challenge Amidst Allegations of…
Minimum Wage Increases for 2025
As we look forward to the New Year, employers in all Member states should be aware of applicable minimum wage increases, as well as the final phase-in of California agriculture overtime provisions. Unless an exemption applies, most employers are subject to both state and federal minimum wage laws. However, local city and county minimum wage ordinances may require an employer to pay a…
Managing Holiday Cheer
With the holiday season in full swing and many companies looking forward to once again hosting their employees for in-person holiday parties, it’s a good time to begin managing the holiday cheer. Whether your company will be hosting a formal or casual holiday get together these tips and reminders should help keep things merry and bright! Policy Reminders: It is always a good practice to…
Western Growers’ 2025 California Employment Law Update Webinar
Join WG for our annual Employment Law Update Webinar on January 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. PST. Western Growers’ legal team will bring you up to speed on important California and federal 2025 legislative changes, including updates to California’s anti-discrimination laws, the latest on the captive audience ban, and reframing of the state’s Victim-of-Violence leave. Best practices guidance and…
CA Civil Rights Department Continues Fair Chance Act Enforcement Efforts
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) recently settled with several California employers – Amazon, Ikea, Kohl’s, the Los Angeles Dodgers, The Citizen Hotel, and MPIJet – over alleged violations of the state’s Fair Chance Act. Individual complaints filed with the CRD in 2023 allege each of the companies unlawfully rejected otherwise qualified job applicants and failed to…
Jury Hits Employer with $2.17 Million Jury Award in Sexual Harassment Case
A federal jury awarded $2 million in punitive damages and $170,000 for emotional harm against SkyWest Airlines to settle an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sex discrimination lawsuit. According to the EEOC, multiple coworkers and at least one manager made extremely crude sexual comments to parts clerk, Sarah Budd, including the suggestion that she should make money via…
Wage & Hour Tips for the Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us it is important to understand wage and hour obligations associated with holiday pay and the impact of holiday closures. California law makes no special provision for holiday pay; holidays, like Saturdays and Sundays, are treated like any other workday. As always, the focus in California is on making sure employees are paid for all hours worked – including…
Update: New Employment Laws Impacting Colorado Employers
The Colorado legislature has been active throughout 2024 passing various laws impacting employers and their businesses. This article highlights a few significant changes, including a couple that took effect in June 2024. Understanding and preparing for these changes will assist in mitigating risk and strategic planning for the year ahead. Effective June 3, 2024: It is an unlawful…