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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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March, 2025
Overview of California’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act (AB 450) 

California’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act (AB 450) imposes specific requirements and prohibitions on employers regarding worksite inspections by immigration enforcement agents. It also requires employers to provide specific notices to employees if they receive a Notice of Inspection of I-9 Employment Eligibility Verifications Forms or other employment records. With the number of inspections…

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EEOC Updates Guidance on DEI-Related Discrimination at Work

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its guidance on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)-related discrimination in the workplace by publishing its ‘What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work.’ This update aims to clarify how the EEOC believes DEI initiatives should be implemented to comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of…

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DEI’s Wild Ride Continues

As discussed here, on February 21, 2025, a federal judge in the District of Maryland granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of various provisions of Executive Order 14173 (“Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity) (the EO). On March 14, 2025, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay of the preliminary injunction.   The stay means that…

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Workplace Safety: How California’s SB 428 Changes Workplace TRO Regulations 

Passed in 2024, California’s SB 428 took effect on January 1, 2025. As a reminder, prior to SB 428, employers had the ability to seek a temporary restraining order (TRO) to protect employees and their immediate family members from a person who has engaged in violence or posed a credible threat of violence. However, when workplace threats fell outside the limited scope of misconduct related to…

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Best Practices: Form I-9 Compliance 

With Administration changes impacting immigration at the speed of light, employment verification has become a pressing concern for employers. Below are a few key areas to focus on to help better manage your responsibilities and potential risks:  Consider E-Verify+: The U.S. Customs and Immigration Service, in conjunction with the Social Security Administration (the Department), offers an…

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California’s Pay Data Reporting Deadline is Fast Approaching 

California employers with 100 or more payroll or labor contractor employees are required to annually submit pay data - including hours worked and employee demographics - to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD).    This year’s filing deadline for the 2024 reporting year is May 14, 2025.  With the deadline fast approaching employers should begin accessing the CRD’s Pay…

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Federal Court Continues Injunction of Restrictive DEI Executive Orders 

A Maryland federal judge has upheld a preliminary injunction blocking key provisions of the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders (EO) aimed at eliminating “illegal” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Finding that the government failed to show a reason to halt the injunction pending appeal, the court emphasized that the policies must comply with the U.S. Constitution,…

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