Consequently, management introduced a requirement for employees to personally endorse the mandate. Fulton and colleague Trent Van Epps organized a letter signed by 53 employees opposing the compulsory endorsement. Additionally, Fulton disclosed her cancer diagnosis to management on March 24 and requested employment protection.
Lawsuit Targets Buterin and Foundation Leadership
On April 6, the Foundation terminated Fulton and Van Epps, despite previously acknowledging the employees’ concerns. Fulton alleges that management provided no performance-related justification for her dismissal.
Moreover, the lawsuit references a recorded conversation in which Buterin allegedly defended the decision. He reportedly expressed concern that rewarding internal controversy could encourage employees to influence organizational decisions.
Fulton seeks damages under federal disability and employment laws. However, the court has yet to establish the allegations, and the defendants’ liability remains unresolved.
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