Man sacked by Grand Theft Auto maker believes employees were put on ‘watch list’
UK employment tribunal examines whether Rockstar Games unlawfully fired 31 staff for trade union activity
TL;DR
- A former Rockstar Games employee believes staff were put on a 'watch list' after signing a remote work petition.
- Rockstar Games claims the 31 employees were fired for gross misconduct after sharing confidential information, not for trade union activity.
- The employees were involved in the development of Grand Theft Auto VI.
- The case is being heard at an employment tribunal in Glasgow.
- Discussions on an internal Discord forum, where sensitive information was allegedly shared, are central to the case.
- Rockstar Games plans to vigorously defend against the claims.
- 34 workers in total were fired, with 31 involved in the tribunal in Scotland.