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Dismissed Rockstar employee alleges staff watch list over union activity
A former employee claimed staff were monitored after a remote-work petition, according to BBC News.
The short version
- A dismissed Rockstar worker told an employment tribunal that staff were placed on a watch list after signing a remote-working petition.[BBC News]
- Rockstar denied claims that employees were targeted for unionising, asserting that workers were dismissed for gross misconduct after posting confidential details online.[BBC News]
- About 34 staff were reportedly fired, with 23 currently participating in the ongoing tribunal.[BBC News]
Key facts
- A dismissed worker testified that Rockstar placed staff who signed a remote-work petition on a watch list.[BBC News]
- Rockstar denied allegations of dismissing workers over unionisation efforts, arguing they were sacked for gross misconduct regarding leaked confidential information.[BBC News]
- Roughly 34 workers were sacked last year, with 23 participating in the employment tribunal.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Rockstar maintained an internal watch list targeting unionised staff or dismissed employees solely for sharing confidential material remains disputed before the tribunal.[BBC News]
Sources
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