Last week, the state of California filed suit against Activision Blizzard alleging the company operated under a culture of sexual harassment and discrimination
In response to this suit, employees at the main campus in Irvine, CA staged a walkout to highlight their backing of the California suit and support for employees who may have been affected by the allegations.
Leadership at Activision has denied the claims, but insiders at the company claim the culture is more akin to a fraternity house than a NASDAQ listed corporation with a $64 billion market cap.
The lawsuit, filed by the California Department of Fair Employment & Housing revealed the DFEH has been investigating Activision Blizzard for two years. The DFEH notes there has been reports of pay discrimination, sexual harassment, and an unprofessional culture at the company.
Activision Blizzard, one of the world’s largest gaming companies is responsible for such titles as Call of Duty and World of Warcraft.
Read more about the Activision Blizzard walk-out, HERE