Activision Blizzard <br />Employees Sign Petition , Calling Out 'Abhorrent' <br />Response to Lawsuit.<br />Activision Blizzard <br />Employees Sign Petition , Calling Out 'Abhorrent' <br />Response to Lawsuit.<br />The petition has been signed by more <br />than 2,000 people either currently or <br />formerly employed by Activision, .<br />in response to a recent lawsuit against the company <br />that was filed by California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing. .<br />According to the lawsuit, a number of women <br />have experienced sexual harassment, .<br />discrimination and unequal pay as a <br />result of the work culture.<br />Social media posts of former employees <br />describe an atmosphere in which women ...<br />... "continually fend off unwanted sexual comments and advances by their male coworkers.".<br />The company's executives and human resources personnel knew of the harassment and failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the unlawful conduct, , Complaint Filled Against Activision Blizzard, <br />via CNN.<br />... and instead retaliated against women who complained, Complaint Filled Against Activision Blizzard, <br />via CNN.<br />Company response to the allegations has <br />amounted to denial, .<br />referring to the lawsuit as "distorted" <br />and "inaccurate.".<br />Per the petition, Activision employees <br />demand "official statements that recognize <br />the seriousness of these allegations ... .<br />... and demonstrate compassion for victims <br />of harassment and assault.".<br />We call on the executive leadership team to work with us on new and meaningful efforts that ensure employees — , Activision Blizzard Employee Petition, via CNN.<br />... as well as our community — have a safe place to speak out and come forward, Activision Blizzard Employee Petition, via CNN
