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Report: Lawyers representing Riot Games employees claim DFEH is interfering with Riot lawsuit

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Lawyers representing the women who sued Riot Games in 2018 for allegedly perpetuating gender discrimination and harassment are claiming the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is interfering with the lawsuit, according to a report from The Esports Observer’s James Fudge. Specifically, the attorneys allege the DFEH is trying to remove one of their clients, Gabriela Downie, from the suit, citing “what is effectively a movement for summary judgment against Plaintiff Downie on the issue of standing.” The lawyers claimed this to be a “blatant attempt by the

Naughty Dog Co-Presidents Address Workplace ‘Crunch’ Culture

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Neil Druckmann and Evan Wells, co-presidents of Naughty Dog, have issued a response about the crunch that affect employee morale last year. / Naughty DogNeil Druckmann and Evan Wells, co-presidents of Naughty Dog, have issued a response about the crunch that affect employee morale last year.Following what several employees called a massive crunch in the making of The Last of Us Part II, despite its delay far into its development, co-presidents Neil Druckmann and Evan Wells have come forward to talk about Naughty Dog's workplace culture. The wake of the

Activision Blizzard Accused of Destroying Evidence in Lawsuit

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Top GamesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick. / Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesCalifornia's Department of Fair Employment and Housing has alleged that Activision Blizzard destroyed evidence related to the lawsuit filed against it for fostering a working environment of sexual harassment and gender discrimination.The DFEH's lawsuit created waves when it went public in late July, accusing the company of violating workplace fairness regulations regarding unequal pay, unequal opportunities and harassment against female employees. The amended complaint, filed Monday and reported on by Axios Gaming, expanded the suit to include "contingent or temporary workers,"

Sexual Harassment Investigation Launched at Ubisoft Singapore

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The Skull & Bones studio is still in choppy waters. / Photo courtesy of UbisoftA national watchdog for fair employment practices has launched an investigation into Ubisoft Singapore over alleged unfairness and sexual harassment.According to The Straits Times, an English-language newspaper based in Singapore, the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (Tafep) has opened the investigation, and encourages anyone with knowledge of criminal misconduct, such as sexual harassment and assault, to report those incidents to the police.If Ubisoft Singapore is found to have discriminated against employees, it could

Riot Games Accused of Stalling Gender Discrimination Investigation

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League of LegendsRiot Games' has been accused of dissuading employees from speaking to the DFEH about discrimination in the workplace. / Photo courtesy of Riot GamesThe California Department of Fair Employment and Housing claims Riot Games is stalling on informing current and former employees that they could speak to the agency, Axios reports.The DFEH made headlines a few weeks ago when it published a suit against Activision Blizzard alleging widespread sexism and gender-based discrimination at the company. Prior to that, it had investigated Riot Games for similar claims, and found

Activision Blizzard CEO Apologizes for ‘Tone Deaf’ Response to Harassment Lawsuit

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Top GamesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick has apologized for the company's initial response to a lawsuit over its alleged sexist workplace. / Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick published a letter to employees Wednesday apologizing for the company's public response to a lawsuit alleging ubiquitous sexual harassment and discrimination at the company.The letter, published via Activision's investor relations website, describes the company's initial response "tone deaf."Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick just sent the following letter to staff, calling the company's initial responses "tone deaf" and promising to take "swift