This website collects cookies to deliver better user experience. Cookie Policy
Accept
Sign In
The Wall Street Publication
  • Home
  • Trending
  • U.S
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Markets
    • Personal Finance
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Arts
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Reading: Activision Blizzard Agrees to Pay $18 Million to Settle EEOC Probe
Share
The Wall Street PublicationThe Wall Street Publication
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • U.S
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Markets
    • Personal Finance
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Arts
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 The Wall Street Publication. All Rights Reserved.
The Wall Street Publication > Blog > Business > Activision Blizzard Agrees to Pay $18 Million to Settle EEOC Probe
Business

Activision Blizzard Agrees to Pay $18 Million to Settle EEOC Probe

Editorial Board Published September 27, 2021
Share
Activision Blizzard Agrees to Pay  Million to Settle EEOC Probe
SHARE

Activision Blizzard Inc. ATVI -0.24% on Monday said it had agreed to pay $18 million as part of a settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which had been examining allegations of gender-based harassment and retaliation at the embattled videogame-publishing giant.

Santa Monica, Calif.-based Activision, with about 10,000 employees across the world, agreed to an outside monitor approved by the EEOC to make sure Activision is complying with its settlement agreement, according to a company press release. The findings by the outside consultant will be reported regularly to the EEOC and Activision’s board of directors, the company said.

The EEOC since 2018 had been looking into the allegations, according to a complaint the agency filed against Activision in U.S. District Court shortly before the settlement.

The EEOC, in the complaint, said Activision employees were subjected to “sexual harassment that was severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of employment.” Activision “failed to take corrective and preventative measures,” according to the complaint.

Activision, known for its “Call of Duty,” “World of Warcraft” and “Candy Crush” franchises, said the agreement is subject to court approval. A spokesman for the EEOC said the agency wouldn’t comment on ongoing litigation.

Activision’s longtime chief executive, Bobby Kotick, said in a statement, “We will continue to be vigilant in our commitment to the elimination of harassment and discrimination in the workplace.”

The company said it would take other steps to “prevent and eliminate harassment,” including providing better training.

Activision faces other legal battles.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed Activision and several of its senior executives, including Mr. Kotick, The Wall Street Journal reported last week. The subpoena is part of an investigation into how the company handled employees’ allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace discrimination, according to people familiar with the investigation and documents viewed by the Journal.

The SEC is asking for Mr. Kotick’s communications with senior executives regarding complaints of sexual harassment or discrimination by Activision employees or contractors, among other items, the documents show. An SEC spokeswoman has declined to comment.

Activision, the largest U.S. videogame publisher by market capitalization, also is being sued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. The department, among other allegations, said in July that the company paid women less than their male counterparts, provided women with fewer opportunities to advance, and maintained a “frat boy” culture, primarily at its Blizzard Entertainment unit.

Activision has said it would fight the charges from the California agency. It initially slammed the lawsuit, saying it included distorted, and in many cases false, descriptions of its past. Employees responded by planning walkouts, and Mr. Kotick said Activision’s initial response was tone deaf and that the company had hired a law firm to investigate the complaints.

An Activision spokeswoman said in a statement last week that Activision is deeply committed to making the company one of the best, most inclusive places to work.

“We have made and are making a number of important changes to improve our policies and procedures to ensure that there is no place anywhere in our company for discrimination, harassment or unequal treatment of any kind,” the statement said.

The company also is facing lawsuits from some of its investors, and earlier this month, the Communications Workers of America filed with the National Labor Relations Board against Activision, alleging worker intimidation. The charges include allegations company management used coercive tactics to prevent its employees from exercising their rights to organize under federal law.

The company, the spokeswoman said last week, has “made great efforts to respect the rights of all employees under the NLRB.”

Activision said this month it hired two senior executives to help it build a more inclusive workplace and grow its revenue. Julie Hodges, a Walt Disney Co. executive, was named chief people officer and Sandeep Dube, a Delta Air Lines Inc. executive, was named chief commercial officer. Ms. Hodges, who had oversight of compensation, benefits and talent acquisition at Disney, is filling the role of human resources chief being vacated by Claudine Naughton.

Write to Kirsten Grind at [email protected] and Sarah E. Needleman at [email protected]

Copyright ©2021 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

TAGGED:Business NewsPAIDWall Street Publication
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Ferrari Hires Former Apple Designer Jony Ive Ahead of Electric Push Ferrari Hires Former Apple Designer Jony Ive Ahead of Electric Push
Next Article Huawei Executive’s Return to China: How the Deal Came Off Huawei Executive’s Return to China: How the Deal Came Off

Editor's Pick

Alyssa Farah Griffin: ‘The View’ Co-Host is Pregnant With Child #1!

Alyssa Farah Griffin: ‘The View’ Co-Host is Pregnant With Child #1!

Studying Time: 3 minutes The View co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin is pregnant! On ‘The View,’ Alyssa Farah Griffin breaks the…

By Editorial Board 3 Min Read
Arturo Gatti Jr. Reason behind Dying: Son of Boxing Legend Passes Away at 17
Arturo Gatti Jr. Reason behind Dying: Son of Boxing Legend Passes Away at 17

Studying Time: 2 minutes Aruturo Gatti Jr. — an aspiring boxer and…

3 Min Read
Mandy Moore ‘Unrecognizable’ to Followers After Debuting New Face
Mandy Moore ‘Unrecognizable’ to Followers After Debuting New Face

Studying Time: 4 minutes Mandy Moore has followers scratching their heads. This…

6 Min Read

Oponion

Trump nonetheless thinks his tariffs are nice—regardless of actually all proof

Trump nonetheless thinks his tariffs are nice—regardless of actually all proof

Throughout one more Reality Social meltdown on Sunday, President Donald…

April 28, 2025

Cleared Metropolis merchants blame ‘purge’ as they hit out at rate-rigging prosecutions | Cash Information

Town merchants wrongfully convicted within the…

July 24, 2025

SF Giants shutout in first recreation with new Metropolis Join jerseys

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants’ authentic…

April 9, 2025

Really feel Your Finest at 40: The Advantages of Power Coaching for Girls

What if the key to feeling…

February 6, 2025

Powell Faces Senate Questions Over Fed Plans to Contain Inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is…

January 10, 2022

You Might Also Like

FundRelis Restora Brings Accountability to the Wild West of Online Scams
BusinessTrending

FundRelis Restora Brings Accountability to the Wild West of Online Scams

Zurich, Switzerland — In a financial era defined by digital innovation and unregulated trading, a quiet revolution is taking shape inside…

5 Min Read
Russia for Business: Experts Who Help Drive Decisions
BusinessTrending

Russia for Business: Experts Who Help Drive Decisions

Amid sanctions and the restructuring of global supply chains, understanding the logic behind Russia’s actions has become a practical necessity…

4 Min Read
The Quiet Shift in America’s Workforce: Why Side Hustles Are Becoming Essential for Women Over 40
BusinessTrending

The Quiet Shift in America’s Workforce: Why Side Hustles Are Becoming Essential for Women Over 40

Across the nation, a quiet but powerful workforce shift is underway. Increasingly, women over 40 are seeking side hustles to…

4 Min Read
Thales Reinforces its Management in eSIM and IoT Connectivity with a ‘Ready to Use’ Licensed Resolution
Business

Thales Reinforces its Management in eSIM and IoT Connectivity with a ‘Ready to Use’ Licensed Resolution

At a time when billions of linked objects are reshaping industries, Thales has achieved a vital safety certification for its…

4 Min Read
The Wall Street Publication

About Us

The Wall Street Publication, a distinguished part of the Enspirers News Group, stands as a beacon of excellence in journalism. Committed to delivering unfiltered global news, we pride ourselves on our trusted coverage of Politics, Business, Technology, and more.

Company

  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement

Contact

  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability

Term of Use

  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices

© 2024 The Wall Street Publication. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?