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Ho-Ho-Kus Police Sergeant Files Lawsuit Alleging Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation

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HO-HO-KUS, NJ — A longtime Ho-Ho-Kus police officer has filed a lawsuit against the borough, alleging that he endured a hostile work environment and retaliation after raising concerns about legal and procedural violations within the police department.

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U.S. Supreme Court Expands Access to Reverse Discrimination Claims in Landmark Ruling

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Washington DC,  In a major decision impacting workplace discrimination law nationwide, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that employees from majority groups — including white and heterosexual workers — may bring reverse discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act without facing additional legal hurdles.

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Starbucks Faces Defeat in Federal Court Over Barista Firings and Unionization Efforts

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Ridgewood NJ, Starbucks suffered a significant legal blow on Friday as a federal appeals court upheld a ruling that the coffee giant had illegally fired two Philadelphia baristas who sought to unionize. This decision underscores ongoing tensions between Starbucks and its workers amidst a nationwide unionization campaign.

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