SEC has started its own investigation into Activision Blizzard’s workplace practices

The Securities and Exchanges Commission has started an investigation into Activision Blizzard’s handling of employee allegations of sexual misconduct and workplace discrimination, as the The Wall Street Journal reported today. And this includes look into CEO Bobby Kotick’s communications.

The Call of Duty and World of Warcraft publisher is already facing a lawsuit from the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Now the company has to deal with subpoenas from a federal agency. The SEC is asking for Kotick’s communications with other executives regarding sexual harassment complaints. It is also asking for the minutes of every Activision Blizzard meeting since 2019.