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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California Employer Election Day Notice and Leave Requirements
California Elections Code section 14001 mandates that all employers inform employees about their rights to take paid leave for voting in statewide elections. Here are the key points: Notice Posting: Employers must post an Election Day notice 10 days before a statewide election. This Election Day notice must be posted by Saturday, October 26, 2024. The Notice should be visible in the…
Best Practices: Effectively Managing Remote and Hybrid Employees
In today's evolving work environment, managing remote and hybrid employees has become a critical skill for employers. The shift towards flexible work arrangements offers numerous benefits, but it also presents unique challenges that require thoughtful strategies to ensure productivity and employee satisfaction. Below are a few key goals for effectively managing your remote and hybrid…
School-Related Leave Reminders for California Employers
As we head into a new academic year, California employers are reminded that caregivers and employees with children are entitled to time off to care for sick children and attend school-related activities. School Activity Leave Under California Labor Code Section 230.8, employers with 25 or more employees at a single location must provide parents, guardians, or grandparents with custody…
Fifth Circuit Upholds DOL Authority to Establish Overtime Thresholds
As discussed here and here, a new federal overtime rule raising the salary threshold for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) took effect July 1, 2024, with a second phase increase scheduled for January 1, 2025. In the wake of this most recent increase, litigation commenced to challenge the Department of Labor’s (DOL) authority to increase the minimum salary…
Best Practices: Classifying Workers
One of the most important decisions an employer makes regarding its workforce is worker classification. Misclassification of workers is one of the costliest mistakes an employer can make. Penalties for misclassification can quickly multiply and produce significant losses. Federal and state enforcement efforts have produced an increase in agency led audits, employee class action and collective…
OSHA Announces Public Comment Period for Rule to Protect Indoor, Outdoor Workers from Dangers of Extreme Heat
On August 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the opening of the public comment period for its proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings rule and its publication in the Federal Register. The rule was announced in July 2024 by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in an effort to substantially…
Social Media and Harassment: Ninth Circuit Ruling Expands Employer Liability
A recent decision by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals offers crucial guidance for employers on the intersection of social media conduct and workplace harassment. In Okonowsky v. Garland, the Court reversed a district court’s dismissal of a sex discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, allowing the case to move forward to trial. The plaintiff, a female…
California Certifies Minimum Wage Increase for 2025
The California Labor Code mandates the state’s Director of Finance annually determine and certify whether an adjustment for inflation should be applied to the minimum wage once it reaches $15.00 per hour. California’s minimum wage is currently $16.00 per hour. This year, the Department of Finance calculates that the average U.S. Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical…