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Activision Blizzard calls for court to dismiss DFEH lawsuit
Call of Duty publisher says Department failed to investigate properly, has unfairly damaged its reputation
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Activision Blizzard's anti-union efforts continue ahead of Raven vote
Employees say management urged them to “please vote no”
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Blizzard hires former Disney exec Jessica Martinez as first head of culture
New position created as Warcraft firm continues to rectify workplace issues following abuse allegations last year
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New York sues Activision Blizzard over Microsoft acquisition
City pension fund and shareholder alleges Bobby Kotick rushed the sale process to avoid fallout from scandals
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Activision Blizzard receives new NLRB complaint
Communications Workers of America files suit that alleges employees received threats for discussing its lawsuit on discord
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Former Blizzard Versailles employees win appeal over redundancies that led to studio closure
Employees who choose to pursue further legal action may be entitled to compensation equivalent to a minimum of six months of salary
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Activision Blizzard stockholders approve of Microsoft acquisition deal
The special meeting saw over 98% of the shares accept the purchase, which is expected to close on June 30, 2023
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NLRB says that Raven Software QA group is eligible for union election
Agency rejects Activision Blizzard's earlier objection and says group of 21 is enough as a bargaining unit
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Kotick's ex-girlfriend obtained a restraining order against him
Activision Blizzard CEO subsequent girlfriend, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, twice leaned on a tabloid to shelve stories on the issue
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Activision Blizzard elects Lulu Cheng Meservey to its board of directors
In addition, Kerry Carr will be nominated for committee selection during 2022 annual stockholder meeting
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Judge dismisses investor lawsuit against Activision Blizzard
Justice said that the case lacked enough facts to prove that the company was aware of harassment within its workplace
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Activision Blizzard says it hasn't discussed Kotick's job post-merger
Publisher updates SEC filing to specify that no negotiations have taken place about what will happen to the CEO
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SOC Investment Group pens letter to Activision Blizzard shareholders to reject the Microsoft deal
With the stockholders meeting set for April 28, the collective says that the acquisition "…fails to properly value Activision…"
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Activision Blizzard names Kristen Hines as new head of DEI
She joins the Call of Duty maker with the intent to "build a workplace that values transparency, equity, and inclusivity"
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Activision Blizzard converts all US QA staff to full-time
In wake of Raven QA team's union push, publisher will convert nearly 1,100 workers, increase minimum pay to $20 per hour
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Activision Blizzard's COVID-19 vaccine mandates to be decided by each office's leadership
Update: Company takes U-turn on vaccine requirements after staff threatens to walk out
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US senators urge FTC to look further into Microsoft-Activision deal
“We are deeply concerned about consolidation in the tech industry and its impact on workers”
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Activision Blizzard EEOC settlement going forward
Federal regulator's suit ends with $18 million fund created for those the publisher was accused of discriminating against; California regulator's suit continues
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Microsoft "will not stand in the way" if Activision Blizzard recognises Raven Software's union
The Game Workers Alliance addressed a letter to CEO Satya Nadella asking for the company's position on the matter
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Activision Blizzard launches Level Up U initiative
Paid engineering program is first part of publisher's $250 million pledge "to accelerate opportunities for diverse talent"
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Judge prepared to approve Activision Blizzard's settlement with EEOC
California DFEH objections dismissed as “simply inaccurate,” $18 million fund deemed “fair, reasonable and adequate”
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Trio of Activision Blizzard shareholders reportedly under investigation
Three businessmen with links to Bobby Kotick bought $108 million worth of shares four days before Microsoft acquisition
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Bobby Kotick to exit Coca-Cola board of directors
After joining in 2012, the exec leaves citing that he's focusing on the Microsoft and Activision Blizzard merger
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Activision Blizzard is the latest company to cut off Russian market
Call of Duty and Candy Crush firm is also doubling employee donations to relief efforts, has raised over $300,000 so far
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Group urges FTC to monitor Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard
Organization collective also expressed concerns over the possible undermining of workers unionization efforts