Monday's action, the first of its kind in the video game industry, comes amid a surge in tech worker activism and a growing interest in unionization among game developers.
against women at the company, which publishes the massively popular online battle arena game “League of Legends.”
In April, the company filed motions to move two of the suits into arbitration, rather than a full trial, claiming that the plaintiffs had signed arbitration clauses when hired. The company called an all-hands meeting last week and announced it would give all new hires the choice to opt out of mandatory arbitration for sexual harassment and assault claims “as soon as current litigation is resolved.” The company also said it would discuss giving current employees the same option.. “We understand and respect Rioters who choose to protest this decision on Monday, and admire their conviction and willingness to stand up for their beliefs.
“I believe there is a better future for Rioters, I believe that Riot has been making progress,” said Yoko Colby. “But I am quitting in two weeks because I was failed by the internal investigation process.”
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