Activision Blizzard settles its EEOC lawsuit with 18 million payout
To settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Activision Blizzard has agreed to set up an 18 million fund for eligible claimants – meaning employees who have been harmed by the company’s discriminatory recruitment and management practices. The EEOC lawsuit was filed Monday, and the same afternoon Activision Blizzard announced $ 18 million in findings.
Activision Blizzard is the company behind the blockbuster video game franchises, including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo, and Overwatch. Activision Blizzard had revenue of $ 8.1 billion in 2020, with profits exceeding 2 billion.
Today’s $ 18 million deal follows a three-year investigation by Activision Blizzard through the EEOC. The agreement is subject to court approval and any remaining funds will be distributed to equality groups in the video game industry. The company is revising its workplace policies and appointing a third-party equal opportunity consultant who will report to the board of directors and the EEOC.
The video game company, Activision Blizzard, held a walkout and protest rally to protest the company’s response to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s lawsuit and to demand a change of circumstances for women and other marginalized groups in Irvine, California.
To settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Activision Blizzard has agreed to set up a 18 million fund for eligible claimants – meaning employees who have been harmed by the company’s discriminatory recruitment and management practices. The EEOC lawsuit was filed on Monday, and Activision Blizzard announced a चा 18 million settlement the same afternoon.
Activision Blizzard is the company behind the blockbuster video game franchises, including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Diablo and Overwatch. Activision Blizzard had revenue of $ 8.1 billion in 2020, with profits exceeding 2 billion.
Today’s $ 18 million deal follows a three-year investigation by Activision Blizzard through the EEOC. The agreement is subject to court approval and any remaining funds will be distributed to equality groups in the video game industry. The company is revising its workplace policies and appointing a third party equal opportunity consultant who will report to the board of directors and the EEOC.
This is just one of several lawsuits filed against Activision Blizzard at the moment. Filed first on July 20 by California’s Fair Employment and Housing Department, after years of investigation, it was concluded that Activision Blizzard executives promoted a sexist, frat-boy style culture and that the company regularly violated equal pay and labor laws. Since then, the SEC has opened its own inquiry into the company, investors have filed a separate lawsuit, and the National Labor Relations Board is looking into complaints of coercion and inquiries at Activision Blizzard in response to recent legal pressure. Several high-profile executives have left the company.
