Managerial Role Legal Concerns

Summary

In New York, a brokers license is required for managerial roles in real estate. Falsifying records to bypass this requirement can lead to legal issues. Its important to discuss the legal risks with your employer and explore alternative roles that comply with licensing requirements. Consider consulting an employment attorney for personalized guidance on how to address this situation.

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I have been working at my company for 10 years now. * of those 10 years, I have been the assistant manager of * offices, along with my collegue who is the manager. Her and I obviously have gotten close after years of working together. out of nowhere, the owner of the company says he needs to have a meeting with me and laurie, but seperately. I went to the meeting and felt ambushed. there were * other people in the meeting and they basically told me "congratulations you're now the manager." I had many questions. I was confused. they told me this is what laurie wanted and they gave me a bottle of champagne with a card. as soon as I left, I called laurie and found out she was just as confused and this is not what she wanted. she felt demoted and pushed into another role. this is in the state of NY. Laurie is * and I am *.
Hi ****! It sounds like a confusing situation. Here are a few things to consider:
- Employment At-Will: In New York, most employment is "at-will," meaning employers can change roles unless there's a contract stating otherwise.
- Age Discrimination: Laurie, at *, might have a potential age discrimination claim if she feels demoted due to age.
- Communication: Clarify with your employer about the changes and intentions behind them.
Would you like guidance on how Laurie might address potential age discrimination concerns?
I found out I can't legally be a manager at my real estate office. DOS says you have to have broker license for two years. I don't. The owner is suggesting they put someone else on paper and I still manage. They want to lie
That sounds like a tricky situation, ****. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Legal Requirements: New York requires a broker's license for managerial roles in real estate.
- False Representation: Falsifying records could lead to legal issues for both you and the owner.
Would you like advice on how to address this with your employer?
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****, here are some steps you might consider:
- Clarification: Discuss openly with your employer about the legal risks of falsifying records.
- Alternative Roles: Explore other roles that comply with licensing requirements.
- Legal Advice: Consider speaking with an employment attorney for personalized guidance.
Let me know if there's more I can assist with!