The strike of hundreds of Riot Games employees did not convince the studio management that it was necessary to change. It stands firm on the issue of “forced arbitration,” as stated in a newly released statement by Riot.
Let us recall how things stood. Last week, about 200 Riot Games employees went on a picket in Los Angeles. Their indignation was caused by the clause on “compulsory arbitration” in employment contracts. Because of him, employees cannot openly file lawsuits and demand compensation for moral damage in connection with sexual harassment and sexual discrimination within the walls of Riot.
A few days before the strike, Riot partially backed down. She coordinated the rally and promised to cancel the “arbitration clause” for all future developers. But the former and the current have nothing to count on yet. According to Bloomberg, the company insists on the immutability of its position. She released a statement saying:
Given the complexity of the current trial, while it lasts, we will not change the contracts of our employees. We are aware that not everyone agrees with our decision, but we also know that everyone wants to see how Riot Games develops.
Earlier, Riot Games promised to discuss concessions for current full-time developers. But now it turns out that only future employees can count on more loyal employment contracts and the resolution of controversial issues in court.
The story of Riot Games and sexual harassment developed last year. Five former and current employees of the company complained to the court about the “culture of harassment” in the studio. The same in response filed a motion to block the current lawsuits. In this regard, the strike of Riot workers met with fervent support in the global network.
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