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Ubisoft fires employee after return-to-office protest.
3 Feb
Summary
- An employee was fired after opposing the company's office return policy.
- Ubisoft claims dismissals follow breaches of their conduct code.
- This firing follows multiple recent negative events for Ubisoft's workforce.
David Michaud-Cromp, a lead at Ubisoft Montreal, has been terminated by the company. His dismissal follows a three-day suspension without pay after he voiced opposition to Ubisoft's mandate requiring employees to return to the office. Michaud-Cromp announced his termination on LinkedIn, stating it was not his decision.
Ubisoft provided a statement indicating that sharing opinions respectfully does not lead to dismissal. The company cited its Code of Conduct, which outlines expectations for respectful collaboration and is reviewed annually by employees. Breaches of this code lead to established procedures and escalating measures based on severity and repetition.
This event is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Ubisoft's employee relations. Previously, the company shut down its Halifax studio shortly after employees unionized there. Ubisoft cited cost-cutting as the reason for the closure. Additional layoffs and job cuts were also proposed.
Unions representing other Ubisoft workers recently called for a three-day strike. They allege "penny-pinching and worsening working conditions" imposed by the company's management. While these occurrences could be coincidental, they collectively cast a negative light on Ubisoft's management practices.
