Another ongoing class action WOTLK Gold lawsuit asserts that Activision Blizzard misled investors by not disclosing the status of the investigation in California. Additionally, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting an investigation as in the event that it is determined whether or not this firm deceived investors.
In the meantime there is a vocal and large segment comprised of Activision, Blizzard, and King employees, who are referred to as The ABK Workers Alliance, has yet to see all four of its demands for a better working environment fully satisfied by company management. They want the end of forced arbitration, the adoption of inclusive recruitment and hiring practices, increased pay transparency by using compensation metrics, as well as an audit of the company's policies to be performed by a neutral third party.
"We recognize that we've got work to do to win back the trust of our community. I am aware that we as a leadership group within Blizzard need to work in order to regain confidence in our team, as well as our employee's trust." -- WoW game director Ion Hazzikostas
Some of those requirements are finally, after several months of silence, being acknowledged by leadership. In a letter to Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick published online ahead of the company's November 2 investor call, Kotick said the company will soon adopt the "strictest laws against harassment and retaliation of any company."
The company has pledged to increase the percentage of women and people who are non-binary of 50%, while investing $250 million "to improve opportunities for talent from diverse backgrounds." Kotick also vowed to end the practice of forced arbitration in claims of discrimination and harassment. The company is also planning to increase transparency in pay in addition and Kotick buy WOW WOTLK Classic Gold affirming that the company will publish pay equity statements annually.