TRUSAIC cm Riot Games Reaches 0 Global Settlement Agreement Riot Games is an interesting example because several years ago the gaming giant found itself in a bad spot, due to a gender discrimination lawsuit brought forth by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). The company has since taken immense action to resolve identified gender workforce inequities. In December of 2021, the company reached a $100 million agreement with the DFEH. The example below outlines the end result of the case and showcases Riot's commitment to ensuring pay equity in the workplace. In a crisis situation, the company responded appropriately and immediately took accountability for the ac­ cusations. While a reactive approach, Riot is making strides to transform its brand and company culture. Here's an excerpt from a statement the company recently made: "Three years ago, Riot was at the heart of what became a reckoning in our industry. We had to face the fact that despite our best intentions, we hadn't always lived up to our values. As a company we stood at a crossroads; we could deny the shortcomings of our culture, or we could apologize, correct course, and build a better Riot. We chose the latter. We're incredibly grateful to every Rioter who has worked to create a culture where inclusivity is the norm, where we're deeply committed to fairness and equality, and where embracing diversity fuels creativity and innovation." To be clear, Riot is not yet a leading example of how to approach pay equity, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace. The nature of their case called for a complete transformation of the company culture and workplace policies. Rather, they're an example of how to respond to an extreme crisis situation regarding pay equity and DEi. Riot demonstrates how organizations can right a wrong. DISCLAIMER: The Pay Equity Communications Planner was created using internal expertise and publicly available pay equity information. Named organizations do not imply a relationship with Trusaic.