Riot Games To Pay $100 Million , To Settle Gender Discrimination Lawsuit.<br />The settlement pertains to a 2018 class action lawsuit brought by former and current female employees.<br />In addition to harassment, the suit details an , “unwritten policy and practice of preferring men to women in the hiring, promotion, and compensation of its employees.”.<br />Approximately 1,065 female employees and 1,300 female contractors are covered in the suit.<br />At least $80 million will be paid to those involved, <br />while about $20 million will cover legal fees.<br />This is a great day for the women of Riot Games — and for women at all video game and tech companies — who deserve a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination, Genie Harrison, attorney for plaintiffs, via statement.<br />We appreciate Riot’s introspection and work since 2018 toward becoming a more diverse and inclusive company, its willingness to take responsibility for its past, and its commitment to fairness and equality in the future, Genie Harrison, attorney for plaintiffs, via statement.<br />Riot Games said it hopes the deal , “properly acknowledges those who had negative experiences at Riot and demonstrates our desire to lead by example in bringing more accountability and equality to the games industry.”.<br />Riot Games said it hopes the deal , “properly acknowledges those who had negative experiences at Riot and demonstrates our desire to lead by example in bringing more accountability and equality to the games industry.”
