Blizzard isn't the only company in the gaming industry with an alleged toxic workplace. Earlier this year, esports organization Team SoloMid (TSM) was under scrutiny via an internal investigation and a separate investigation conducted by Riot Games. Both of these inquiries attempted to review the actions of TSM CEO Andy "Reginald" Dinh. According to accounts from former employees, Dinh has a long history of alleged bullying and abusing TSM staff. For those who have seen the notorious video of Dinh berating former pro player Dyrus, these claims may not be that hard to believe.
A short-tempered CEO unsurprisingly made for a high turnover rate at the company, with employees supposedly being fired by Dinh at the drop of a hat. But TSM remains profitable and has even expanded into the cryptocurrency market. However, a recent report from The Washington Post revealed that some of the company's actions may not have been legal based on California labor law. The state famously has stringent regulations on who can and can't be classified as contractors. California contractors benefit from setting their own schedules and being free from employer oversight. In contrast, full-time employees aren't granted those freedoms but instead receive employee benefits and are privy to the tools and equipment needed for the job. If TSM is indeed in violation of the law, it could have massive repercussions for the esports giant and its sister company Blitz.
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