In 2019, Blizzard began large-scale layoffs in Versailles, cutting 134 people. A year later, the company closed the French office altogether. Against the background of what is happening, a number of former employees decided to appeal the dismissals through the court. As it turned out, successfully.
The appeals court ruled that Blizzard was wrong when it cut workers using the so-called “employment retention plan” or PSE.
Since the office in Versailles is closed, the dismissed cannot return to their positions. But former employees who participated in the trial can still receive compensation equal to six salaries.