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Activision Blizzard have allegedly shredded documents related to their ongoing harassment lawsuitThe State Of California claim they’re interfering with investigations
The State Of California claim they’re interfering with investigations
The State of California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) have accused Activision Blizzard of shredding documents pertaining to their ongoing investigation into harassment and discimination at the company.The DFEH sued ActiBliz back in Julyover the World Of Warcraft and Call Of Duty publisher’s alleged hostile work culture. Now, in an update to the suit, the DFEH claim the company have “suppressed evidence and interfered with a government investigation.” Activision Blizzard, however, claim they’ve been cooperative.
They further claim that, due to non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), employees must talk to the company before coming forward to the DFEH. They also criticise Activision Blizzard for calling in the third-party legal firm WilmerHale to conduct their own “confidential” investigation, saying this “directly interferes with DFEH’s statutory mandate to investigate, prosecute, and remedy workplace discrimination and harassment violations.”
Activision Blizzard have since responded to these allegations, claiming that they have “complied with every proper request” and have been “implementing reforms to ensure our workplaces are welcoming and safe for every employee” (viaEurogamer).
“We share DFEH’s goal of a safe, inclusive workplace that rewards employees equitably and are committed to setting an example that others can follow,” they add.
Despite listing a number of actions they’ve taken to make Activision Blizzard more “welcoming”, the employee group A Better ABK say thatnone of their demands for a better workplace have actually been met.
