Former HR Manager Sues Bungie, Alleges Wrongful Termination

Grace Benfell
10/5/2023

A former HR anager has sued Destiny 2 developer Bungie, alleging wrongful termination after she reported racial discrimination to higher-ups.According to a report from IGN, plaintiff Ingrid Alm filed a complaint with the state of Washington earlier in 2023. She was hired in May 2022 as an HR manager. A few months later, she was asked to investigate the performance a specific employee, referred to as "James Smith." When she interviewed Smith, he allegedly claimed he was being unfairly targeted as the only Black member of a 50-person team. Alm reportedly shared the concern with her supervisor and recommended that Smith's supervisor receive diversity training.Purportedly, Alm's recommendation was approached with "hostility and denial." Alm's supervisor rejected her proposal, citing the seniority of the employees Alm recommended receive training. According to Alm, Bungie then recommended the termination of Smith's employment. Alm remained concerned, stating the termination would be racially biased. In September, she reached out to Bungie's director of equity and inclusion, Dr. Courtney Benjamin, who recommended Smith receive a written warning instead.Continue Reading at GameSpot...

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