The Gamer and Polygon parent Valnet agrees $2 million settlement to end labour dispute
The company was facing litigation for allegedly misclassifying workers as independent contractors.
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The Gamer and Polygon parent Valnet agrees $2 million settlement to end labour dispute
The company was facing litigation for allegedly misclassifying workers as independent contractors.
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Media conglomerate Valnet, the owner of notable game industry outlets such as The Gamer and Polygon, has agreed to pay $2 million to settle an ongoing labour dispute.
The settlement has been proposed over three years after plaintiff Daniel Quintiliano sued the company in December 2023 for allegedly misclassifying some workers as independent contractors rather than employees, resulting in lost wages and benefits.
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