Activision Blizzard to create compensation fund for workplace harassment victims


Employees gather for a group photo during a walkout at Activision Blizzard offices in Irvine, California, US, on July 28, 2021. Under the agreement with the EEOC, Activision has committed to creating a compensation fund for eligible individuals, according to a statement. — Bloomberg

SAN FRANCISCO: Activision Blizzard reached an agreement Monday with a US federal agency to settle claims alleging sexual harassment and gender discrimination, but the video game maker remains the target of other investigations and complaints.

In August, the company behind Call Of Duty and World Of Warcraft promised change with a management shakeup following long-running allegations of sexism and discrimination.

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