Riot Games, the creators of the enormously popular “League of Legends,” said on Monday that it had settled a gender discrimination complaint for $100 million. In 2018, two now-former workers filed a complaint alleging gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and misconduct at the US-based corporation. Riot is the latest game creator to be held accountable, following a wave of gender-based discrimination and harassment allegations in recent years. Riot Games Lawsuit, Riot Games News, $100 Million fine on Riot, Gaming News, Tencent news, Riot Games, Arcane
More than 1,000 full-time employees and 1,300 contractors would share $80 million under the terms of the agreement, Riot Games said in a statement that a further $20 million (approximately Rs. 150 crores) will be paid toward attorneys costs and other miscellaneous charges. Riot has also committed to having its internal reporting and pays equality processes evaluated by a third party mutually approved by Riot and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing for three years in order to drive continuing openness and accountability, according to the firm. The court’s final approval of the settlement is pending, with a hearing scheduled in the coming months, according to the statement.
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Sexual misconduct and harassment charges have roiled the videogame industry Like Activision Blizzard
Activision Blizzard, the publisher of massively famous video games such as World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and the Call of Duty franchise, was sued by California on July 20 for workplace discrimination and harassment. Employees, other gaming firms, and players have all expressed dismay at the news. Activision Blizzard is one of the world’s leading video game publishers, with studios responsible for some of the most popular titles in the last decade. Its acquisition of Candy Crush publisher King in 2016 increased its viewership by millions.
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