Overview

• Shannon Burns, a former VP of Engineering at Gitpod, was dismissed after a company hackathon, allegedly for intoxication, while male colleagues, including the CEO, faced no consequences for similar or worse behavior.
• Burns is suing Gitpod for sex and disability discrimination, citing her ADHD and dyslexia as factors exacerbated by the firm's high-pressure environment.
• The employment tribunal in Birmingham has heard testimony about a pervasive 'tech bro' culture at Gitpod, characterized by excessive drinking and aggressive communication styles.
• Burns claims that CEO Johannes Landgraf was more intoxicated and inappropriate during the hackathon but faced no disciplinary action, highlighting alleged gender bias in enforcement of company policies.
• Gitpod denies the allegations, asserting that Burns was not dismissed for drinking and that the company was unaware of her disabilities at the time of her termination.