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Atlassian Ordered to Reinstate Software Engineer After NLRB Finds Termination Was Unlawful
On July 1, 2026, a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative law judge ruled that the software company, Atlassian, unlawfully terminated a software engineer after she raised concerns regarding the company’s recent layoffs and work policy changes through the company's internal communication platform.
EEOC v. Wish Farms CA, LLC, No. 2:26-cv-06528 (C.D. Cal. June 16, 2026).
On June 16, 2026 the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) disclosed that Wish Farms CA, LLC (Wish) in California resolved a sexual harassment lawsuit by agreeing to pay $550,000.
EEOC v. Justin Vineyards & Winery LLC, et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-06039
On March 27, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Justin Vineyards & Winery LLC and The Wonderful Company LLC (together “Companies”) resolved a sexual harassment lawsuit involving female employees by agreeing to pay more than $1 million.
AI in Workplace Investigations: Balancing Efficiency and Fairness
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly evolves, it is reshaping how employers approach workplace investigations. AI tools can help companies handle claims more efficiently, identify patterns of misconduct, and reduce human bias. However, these advancements also raise important legal and ethical questions.
Press Release: “EEOC and Justice Department Warn Against Unlawful DEI-Related Discrimination”
On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) jointly issued a strong warning to employers: diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs that rely on race, sex, or other protected traits when making employment decisions can violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Press Release: “Removing Gender Ideology and Restoring the EEOC’s Role of Protecting Women in the Workplace"
On January 28, 2025, Acting Chair Andrea Lucas of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a major policy shift by removing prior gender ideology policies, with the stated intent to strengthen protections for women in the workplace.
Navigating Workplace Investigations in the Post-DEI Era
The landscape of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives is rapidly shifting in the U.S. and globally, with significant implications for workplace investigations.
