Nintendo issues statement on recent labor dispute settlement
Earlier this week, Nintendo – along with Ashton Carter, a staffing agency the company works with – reached a settlement with former Nintendo of America QA worker Mackenzie Clifton over a labor dispute. Clifton filed a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) complaint this past April.
Clifton believes they were fired after asking a question about unionization during a company meeting. However, Nintendo maintained that the decision was made since “confidential information” had been disclosed. In any case, the two sides reached a settlement, and Clifton will be receiving nearly $30,000. Nintendo must also post a notice for 60 consecutive days via email as well as on-site at its office that informs its QA workers of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act.
Following the settlement reached earlier this week, Nintendo provided a statement. You can read what the company had to say below.
“Nintendo is thankful that a resolution was reached in the NLRB matter so that we can continue to focus on ensuring that our working environment remains welcoming and supportive for all our employees and associates. That approach is fundamental to our company values. As part of the public settlement all parties remain obligated not to disclose Nintendo’s confidential information and trade secrets, which are paramount to our development process and product offerings.”
