Boards must be aware of discrimination laws to avoid potential claims, as they can be held personally liable and may not be covered by insurance unless an added discrimination endorsement is included in their policy. (Print: WHAT QUESTIONS YOU CAN — AND CANNOT ASK)
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Understanding Discrimination Laws in Co-Ops and Condos: Safeguarding Boards and Residents
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How Common Interest Privilege Works
Defamation has a different bar to clear when it comes to board conversations.
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How to Handle Discrimination Claims By Employees
Be consistent in applying rules to staff members.
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Trump Palace Condominium: A Trail of Discrimination Details
What happens when a board asks the wrong questions.
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Neighbor v. Neighbor: When a Board Must Act
Sitting on the sidelines is not an option.
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How to Avoid Discrimination Claims in the Pandemic
The city considers COVID-19 a protected disability.
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Add Religious Garb and Facial Hair to List of Employee Rights
Co-op and condo boards must make reasonable accommodations for staff with regards to attire and grooming.
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Human Rights
Title 8, NYC Admin Code
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Rejecting Purchase Applications
A co-op board can get into serious trouble if they descriminate potential buyers.
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Was It the Price? Or Were They Not Nice?
Board members don’t have to disclose why they rejected a buyer – until they’re sued.
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