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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DHS Interim Rule Ends Automatic AED Extensions
A new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Interim Final Rule (IFR) amends regulations to end the agency's long-standing practice of automatically extending the validity of employment authorization documents (EAD) for workers who have timely filed an application to renew their EAD in certain employment authorization categories. The IFR does not affect the validity of EADs automatically…
Best Practices: The Importance of Addressing Bias and Fairness in AI Systems
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into HR practices across the agriculture sector, new opportunities and new responsibilities continue to emerge. Ensuring that AI systems are fair and unbiased is not just a technical challenge; it’s a business imperative that impacts legal compliance, ethical hiring, and organizational reputation. AI tools can…
CA Civil Rights Department Reminds Employers to Complete Sexual Harassment Training
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) is reminding employers across California to ensure their employees complete state-mandated sexual harassment prevention training. Under California law, employers with five or more employees must provide a minimum of one hour of training to nonsupervisory employees and two hours of training to supervisory employees every two years. With the end of…
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…
Mexico Increases Minimum Wage for 2026
U.S. employers with operations or employees in Mexico: Recent changes in Mexico’s labor law will result in an increase to the country's minimum wage rate for 2026. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo recently announced a 13% increase in the general minimum wage for 2026. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the daily minimum wage will rise from $278.80 to $315.04 pesos (equivalent to about…
California SB 513 Expands Personnel Record Requirements
California’s SB 513 introduces important changes for employers regarding personnel records, specifically those related to employee education and training. Under this new law, current and former employees—or their representatives—now have the right to inspect and obtain copies of their education or training records. This includes not only records of attended trainings but also any…
EEOC Updates Guidance on National Origin Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its guidance on national origin-related discrimination in the workplace by publishing its technical assistance document, “Discrimination Against American Workers Is Against The Law.” This update aims to clarify how the EEOC believes issues of national origin should be viewed. As employers are aware, Title VII of the…
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…