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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U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of DHS on Venezuela TPS
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) request to stay a federal district judge’s order, blocking the department from implementing its previously issued April 2025 termination date for Venezuela’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation. On January 17, 2025, then-DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas extended…
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Illness during High Temperatures
Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect workers at outdoor and indoor workplaces from heat illness as high temperatures are forecast across California. Heat illness is dangerous and can be deadly. A heat advisory is currently in effect across most of California, with temperatures in the following areas expected to reach 92 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit through 8pm, May 30,…
The 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection is Now Open
It’s that time of year again. The 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection opened on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The deadline to file the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 report is Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Under current federal regulations, private employers with 100 or more employees (and federal contractors with 50 or more employees) meeting certain criteria are required to report annually the number…
New NLRB Guidance Realigns Board’s Settlement Practices
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) top enforcement official, Acting General Counsel, William Cowen, has provided new guidance aimed at simplifying the settlement of unfair labor practice (ULP) charges and limiting expanded remedies. From 2021 to 2024, the NLRB enacted changes to its ULP case remedies, seeking broader relief beyond the usual “make whole” compensation. This…
Understanding Prospective Meal Waivers Under California Law
California Labor Code Section 512 provides that employees are entitled to a thirty (30) minute off-duty meal period after five hours of work, with a second 30-minute off-duty meal period required after ten hours of work. Additionally, Section 512 allows for the first meal period to be waived by mutual consent of both the employer and employee if the shift ranges between five and six hours. …
California Court of Appeal Reversal of $2.1M Verdict Has Significant Implications for Employers
A recent ruling by the California Court of Appeal in the case of Hearn v. Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E), has significant implications for employers regarding defamation claims tied to employee terminations. The Court's decision clarifies the standards for defamation claims in the employment context, providing valuable insights for employers to mitigate potential legal…
DOL Issues Guidance on FLSA Independent Contractor Status
Several lawsuits are currently pending in U.S. federal courts, challenging the legality of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) rule entitled Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Acti (“2024 Rule”), which outlines the framework for determining employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In the…
Best Practices: Compensable Time – Donning and Doffing
One of the costliest mistakes an employer can make is failing to pay compensable time in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Arizona law follows federal law under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding compensable time such as defining the workday, the de minimis doctrine, pre- and post-shift activities (e.g., donning and doffing, security checks), waiting and…