Kotaku
A victory in the class action lawsuit started against EA by their serfs could spur sweeping changes in the industry.
I had a quick chat with one of the attorney s representing the employee who filed the initial complaint. Todd Heyman said they have already cleared the first hurdle, with the judge decline to throw the case out. The law firm and EA are now in the discovery process, he said.
It will likely be a few months before any discernable movement happens, but if the judge rules in favor of the employee it will likely mean all of the gaming companies in California will have a new set of rules to play by.
Depending on the nature of a positive judgment, other employers with similar job descriptions would most likely be required to start paying their employees by the hour and paying overtime, Heyman said.
When asked if employees from any other gaming companies had contacted him about filing their own suits, Heymen followed a short pause with a pat: "No comment."
We
ll make sure to keep you up to date with any new information on this case. I wonder if a victory for the employees could lead to a gaming industry exodus from California?
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