Rockstar has opened a window into its recent decision to let go of 34 employees, providing evidence in a UK employment tribunal that aims to justify the dismissals on grounds of gross misconduct. The case comes amid allegations from a union accusing the company of union-busting, following the wave of layoffs that shook the studio. Details from a preliminary hearing have brought some of Rockstar’s arguments to light, though the full picture remains unfolding. This dispute highlights the ongoing tensions in the games industry around workplace rights and union efforts, especially at high-profile studios like Rockstar.
Source: gamesindustry.biz
