NLRB alleges Atlassian illegally fired engineer for criticizing CEO over workplace changes
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jamesfinlayson
Good intentions, undercooked execution. The bake is missing.
Summary
The US National Labor Relations Board alleges that Atlassian illegally fired software engineer Denise Unterwurzacher for criticizing CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes over workplace changes, including a controversial 're-levelling' plan that amounted to demotions for many staff. The NLRB attorney argued Unterwurzacher was acting in line with Atlassian's stated 'Open Company, No Bullshit' philosophy when she spoke out about workplace issues.
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· 3 pulledAtlassian illegally fired an employee for criticising its chief executive over workplace changes and how he talked to staff, US labour board prosecutors allege.
The fired software engineer, Denise Unterwurzacher, had been acting in the spirit of Atlassian's own stated 'Open Company, No Bullshit' philosophy when she repeatedly spoke her mind about workplace issues.
Denise Unterwurzacher was fired after she criticised a controversial 're-levelling' plan that amounted to a demotion for many staff, US labour board prosecutors allege.
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