The problems of Activision Blizzard are far from ending, since a second government agency has now decided to demand them as well. This time is the Equal Opportunities Commission of the USA. (EEOC) Those who, after an investigation of three years, decided to take legal action against the developers of World of Warcraft, Overwatch, CALL OF DUTY and more.
This demand requires that Activision Blizzard compensates all employees affected by recent cases of discrimination and harassment that occurred within the study. In the same way, he mentions that Activision Blizzard must carry out a series of institutional programs that ensure equal labor opportunities within the company, as well as the eradication of all illegal practices that their workers presented in the past.
Well, Activision Blizzard already managed to reach an agreement with EEOC. Through a press release, the company promised to create a fund $ 18 million , which will be used for Compensate all those employees who were affected by harassment and discrimination. They also announced that they will improve their labor policies and practices to prevent and eliminate harassment and discrimination within the work area.
Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard , described this new agreement as constructive and promised to be aware for any other case of harassment that is reported within the study. In your own words of him:
There is no place within our company for any type of discrimination, harassment or unequal treatment, and I am grateful to all those employees who bravely raised their voice. I regret that anyone has had to suffer from inappropriate behavior, and stay stronger than ever with my commitment to make Activision Blizzard one of the most inclusive, respected and respectful places to work.
In this Agreement, a third party will be involved to verify and qualify the new proposals of Activision Blizzard . All the money of this fund that is not destined as compensation, will be divided between charities that promote women within the videogame industry or that promote awareness of harassment and gender equity.
Via: IGN
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