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Skull & Bones developer of Ubisoft Singapore is currently under investigation for allegations of sexual harassment, workplace discrimination, and other negative behavior.
The Federation for Equity and Employment Development (TAFEP) in Singapore launched an investigation following a report from Kotaku around the studio’s toxic work culture. The allegations show that former employees called it “one of Ubisoft’s worst studios in terms of culture” with a “French ceiling” making it difficult for indigenous workers to climb to high positions in the company.
Ubisoft stated in Kotaku’s report that “40% of senior professional and professional positions are Singaporean or permanent residents,”. While former employees complain that French is the language usually using frequently at the studio. TAFEP will investigate whether Ubisoft Singapore violated its government’s labor charters. Including workplace discrimination on things such as age, gender, ethnicity, religion, and language. If a violation is found, the studio cannot apply or renew an existing work card for foreign employees… For 12 to 24 months.
The watchdog is also reviewing claims of sexual harassment. With a litigation lawyer telling The Straits Times that any offense uncovers will refer to a police investigation. Ubisoft Singapore CEO Darryl Long said the studio does not tolerate any harassment or discrimination. Adding that it has hired a third party to help review complaints and has “taken concrete action to formalize its handling of misconduct.”
Last month, countless Ubisoft employees at 32 different studios signed an open letter in solidarity with Activision Blizzard employees. Following claims of sexual misconduct and harassment at both publishers. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot responded by saying that “significant development” is making at his studio, but employees say…no.
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