Riot Games' new return-to-office policy is now being criticized by many employees, saying that the new rule can actually endanger their lives.
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The California-based title creator announced that it will now allow staff to go back to their offices without requiring them to wear face masks.
To make matters worst, the "League of Legends" developer said that it is also removing the COVID-19 vaccine proof mandate, as well as testing.
Riot Games' New Return-To-Office Policy
According to The Verge's latest report, Riot Games decided to eliminate all the essential COVID-19 measures from its return-to-office policy.
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Because of this, many employees are now complaining about the new rule.
"It's a foolish and pointless policy being done at a poor time and being handled without real guarantee of our safety," said a Riot Games employee, who asked to be unnamed.
At first, the removal of the mask, COVID-19 proof, and testing mandates seem to be out of place during the ongoing health crisis.
But, the decision of Riot Games actually follows the state and federal guidance of California. Recently, U.S. state officials announced that indoor masking, negative COVID-19 test result, and COVID-19 vaccination proof are no longer needed.
As of the moment, the giant game creator hasn't addressed the concerns of its employees regarding the new return-to-office policy.
Other Game Developers With Return-To-Office Policy Issues
Aside from Riot Games, Tech Crunch reported that Activision Blizzard is also being criticized because of its new health policy for employees returning to offices.
Recently, the company's chief administrative officer, Brian Bulatao, said that they are lifting the vaccine mandate for all staff in the United States.
Now, just like with the case of Riot Games, Activision's employees also said that this decision will put those who are immunocompromised at risk of contracting the deadly virus.
If you want to see further details about the health issue with Activision Blizzard's new health protocol, you can visit this link.
Meanwhile, Apple, Microsoft, and other tech giant firms are being asked by employees regarding their return-to-office decision.
On the other hand, a new study claimed that COVID-19 remote work activity can also affect employees.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
