Riot Games will pay $10 million to current and former female employees in discrimination...

[midian182]

What just happened? Riot Games, the developer behind incredibly popular MOBA League of Legends, has settled a class-action lawsuit over gender discrimination that will see it pay $10 million to current and former female employees.

Back in 2018, two women who had worked at the studio sued the company, alleging that they had to endure sexual harassment and gender discrimination. The suit also described how women were paid less than men in the same or similar positions, and how the workplace turned a blind eye to "crotch grabbing," "phantom humping" and "hot girl" lists.

A Kotaku investigation first unveiled the rampant sexism at Riot Games, where there was a “bro” office culture that sometimes encouraged harassment.

A few months after the lawsuit was filed, Riot tried to force the two women into legal arbitration, which resulted in a walkout by over 150 company employees early this year.

Riot Games, which is owned by Chinese giant Tencent, settled the class-action suit in August, with the details only now being released. The Los Angeles Times notes that around 1,000 women who worked there between November 2014 and until the date the settlement is finalized will be compensated.

According to court documents, class representatives Jessica Negron and Gabriela Downie will each receive $10,000. After other fees are taken out, around $6.2 million will go toward current and former employees, with a minimum of $2,500 for full-time workers and at least $500 for temporary contractors. Most class members should get at least $5,000.

In the settlement documents, Riot Games noted that “a number of significant changes to the corporate culture have been made, including increased transparency and industry-leading diversity and inclusion programs.” The company has also hired a dedicated chief diversity officer.

In a statement to the LA Times, Riot said: "We're pleased to have a proposed settlement to fully resolve the class action lawsuit. The settlement is another important step forward, and demonstrates our commitment to living up to our values and to making Riot an inclusive environment for the industry's best talent."

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[magdziam]

It must have been very bad if that happened.

 

[R00sT3R]

A Kotaku investigation

Says it all really, The Kotaku Trans Woke Squad we're on the case.

 

[pit1209]

Says it all really, The Kotaku Trans Woke Squad we're on the case.

So your point is that what happened should have been left alone?

 

[R00sT3R]

So your point is that what happened should have been left alone?

No of course not, my comment was aimed at those Kotaku SJW fanatics, masquerading as gaming 'journalists'..

Sorry, should have been more clear.

 

[Adi6293]

I love when companies have diversity officers, why employ the best person for the job regardless of their race or gender when you can employ someone who will make sure everyone gets their "fare share" of representation.......

 

[IAMTHESTIG]

Never mind an ethics and morals or harassment free and respectful workplace classes, let's employ "diversity and inclusion programs". What a joke... Furthermore money doesn't settle anything and I doubt the women who were harassed will feel any better with it.

 

[Ravey]

I love when companies have diversity officers, why employ the best person for the job regardless of their race or gender when you can employ someone who will make sure everyone gets their "fare share" of representation.......

And what if the "best person" for the job is paid less because they are a woman or an ethnic minority? Is that fair?

 

[Nobina]

Says it all really, The Kotaku Trans Woke Squad we're on the case.

No, Riot are the ones who are SJW, constantly talking about how progressive they are while this is happening behind the scenes. Now where have we seen that before? Hmm, everywhere pretty much. These SJW types always have some skeletons in the closet.