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Activision, Facing Internal Turmoil, Grapples With #MeToo Reckoning
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[We] call on the executive leadership team to. improve conditions for employees at the company, especially women . Updated on 28 July 2021
Activision Blizzard employees are planning a walkout tomorrow, 28th July, in protest against the company s response to a recent lawsuit from California s Department of Fair Employment and Housing alleging a frat boy work culture that created a breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women .
Activision was quick to slam the lawsuit, strongly denying its claims and dismissing it as irresponsible behaviour from unaccountable State bureaucrats that are driving many of the State s best businesses out of California .
That was a stance repeated in an email reportedly disseminated by Activision Blizzard executive Fran Townsend, who insisted the lawsuit presented a distorted and untrue picture of our company, including factually incorrect, old, and out of context stories . Townshead continue
Activision sued for frat boy gaming culture
A spokesperson for Activision Blizzard, the maker of World of Warcraft and other well-known games, said the complaint includes distorted and false descriptions of events. Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:33 PM UTC
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFHE) sued Activision Blizzard Inc., alleging the company encourages a “frat boy” culture where female workers received lower pay, were promoted more slowly than male counterparts and were fired more quickly.
According to the DFEH suit, female employees were subject to sexual and other derogatory comments and inappropriate behavior.
The suit noted that an agency for women is seeking an injunction and penalties under the California Equal Pay Act, including unpaid wages.
Activision Blizzard CEO Apologizes For tone Deaf Response To Sexual Harassment Allegations
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Activision Blizzard CEO Releases New Statement on Harassment, Sexism Allegations
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Over the last week, ActivisionBlizzard has seen a number of allegations of sexism, harassment, discrimination, and frat boy behavior from current and former employees. This has resulted in a lawsuit from California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and an employee walkout is reportedly being planned for Wednesday, July 28th. CEO Bobby Kotick has released a new letter to employees and the public about the allegations against the company, and Activision Blizzard s plans to do better in the future. The letter lays out five specific ways that the company will attempt to turn things around, and offer a more inclusive workplace: employee support, listening sessions, personnel changes, hiring practices, and in-game changes.
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