Attorneys
Christine H. Long
Partner
Business Litigation; Employment Law; Employment Litigation; Hospitality Law; Hospitality Litigation
Ms. Long represents and counsels clients on employment issues and disputes, real estate matters, and contract claims. She advises clients ranging from Santa Clara Valley’s oldest businesses and families to hospitality, emerging technology, real estate, medical and professional, local service and retail businesses.
Ms. Long’s employment practice includes handling claims of employment discrimination, wrongful termination, and breach of employment contract cases. Ms. Long counsels on all aspects of employment, including complaints made to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, Labor Commissioner, and the EEOC on matters relating to employment including compensation issues, mandatory leaves of absence, reasonable accommodations, and reductions-in-force for individuals, companies and local government.
Attorney Articles
Employment Law Alert – Stimulus Package Adds New Employer Notification Obligations under COBRA
Employment Law Alert – Upcoming ADAAA Changes & Potential Implications to California Employers
Employment Law Alert – CA Supreme Court Strikes Down Non-Competition Agreements
Contractor or Employee? – Legal Pitfalls in Worker Classification
Employment Law Alert – California Supreme Court’s Decision on Retaliation
News
Christine Long’s Students Place Second in National Ethics Competition
Berliner Cohen Announces 2009 Training Schedule for Preventing Sexual Harassment Compliance
Berliner Cohen Advances Two to Partnership
Berliner Cohen Launches Hospitality Industry Website
Speaking Engagements
Workplace Crime – Legal Pitfalls and Protections for Employers
Hiring Caregivers: Legal and Financial Considerations
Contractor or Employee? – Legal Pitfalls in Worker Classification-Merced
Contractor or Employee? – Legal Pitfalls in Worker Classification-San Jose
2008 California Employer Update-Merced
