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Palisades Park NJ, Two Palisades Park police officers who sued the borough over a hostile work environment and retaliation have received settlements totaling $300,000, along with long-awaited promotions.
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Palisades Park NJ, Gina Kim, the former Borough Clerk of Palisades Park, has filed a seven-count lawsuit in Bergen County Superior Court, accusing Mayor Paul Kim and others of creating a hostile work environment, engaging in gender discrimination, and retaliating against her. The lawsuit stems from her 15-year tenure with the borough, including her role as Borough Clerk since 2015.
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Twp. of Washington NJ, the Westwood Regional School Board has agreed to a $400,000 settlement with former superintendent Jill Mortimer, bringing closure to a contentious legal battle that began earlier this year. The dispute originated when Mortimer reversed her plan to retire, leading to a series of allegations and a lawsuit.
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Trenton NJ, Phil Murphy’s hiring practices continue to come under scrutiny , a senior Murphy Administration official Joe Kelley was “investigated over an allegation he created a hostile work environment for women, and was cleared and hired, people familiar with the matter said,” according to a report issued tonight by The Wall Street Journal.