California expands Activision Blizzard lawsuit to include temporary workers

California Department of Equitable Employment and Housing (DFEH) has expanded the scope of its trial for sexual harassment and discrimination against Blizzard Activision to include temporary workers. As the first time by Axios, the watchdog filed a modified complaint on Monday to redefine the group that he plans to represent in the costume. The now constant complaint of “workers” references instead of “employees”, taking the state protection of the state of California has put in place to protect persons against harassment and sexual discrimination “exist for employees and quotas or the contingents. Temporary workers. »

The modified costume also alleges Activision Blizzard uses non-disclosure agreements to interfere directly with DFEH’s ability to investigate, continue and remedy the work violations that have occurred at society. In addition, “documents relating to investigations and complaints have been shredded by human resources staff,” according to the Agency.

In response to today’s statement, a spokesman Activision Blizzard said Engadget, “Throughout our commitment with the DFEH, we respected all the appropriate requests to support his exam, even as we had been implemented reforms to ensure our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all employees. … We strive to be a company that recognizes and celebrates the various talents and prospects that lead to the creation of a great, entertainment calling globally “. This declaration is provided in full at the end of the article.

Following a two-year investigation into the company, DFEH last month accused the Blizzard Activision leaders to promote a workplace culture “Boy Frat”. According to the agency, only 20 percent of all studio employees are women, and they are still paid less, neglected for promotions and has shot faster than their male counterparts. Activision leaders first rejected the trial, claiming that he understood “distorted, and in many cases of false descriptions of the Blizzard’s past. »

The employees were quick to condemn the company’s response, the appellant “repugnant”, and they continued to strike at the end of July. Following the demonstration, J. President of the Studio Blizzard Allen Brack, one of the executives named in the DFEH pursuit, resigned, just like several other superior designers.

When the CEO of Blizzard Bobby Kotick finally committed to take “fast action” to create a safe workplace, the company’s decision to bring Wilmerhale, a law firm who has a history of representing the management. The questions relating to unionization, has doubt a lot of sincerity its statements.