Former Rockstar staff bring unfair dismissal claim in Scottish tribunal
A Scottish employment tribunal has begun hearing an unfair dismissal case by 23 UK former employees of Rockstar Games after 31 UK staff and three Canadian staff were dismissed in October for allegedly sharing confidential information on a Discord forum. The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain seeks reinstatement or compensation and argues dismissals followed the union reaching a membership threshold and lacked disciplinary procedure or appeal. Rockstar says the staff were dismissed for gross misconduct over leaks and will defend the claim; the case arrives weeks before Grand Theft Auto VI's scheduled release.
23 UK ex-employees have filed unfair dismissal claims seeking reinstatement.
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Rockstar faced major leaks and secrecy concerns during GTA VI development. The union reached a membership threshold with Rockstar shortly before the dismissals. The tribunal outcome could lead to reinstatement, compensation, or further…
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