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Programmers Win EA Overtime Suit

Looks like EA owes its programmers some $14.9 million in unpaid overtime, reports Gamasutra: According to the new settlement, some of the entry level programmers will be reclassified as hourly workers, making them eligible for overtime pay. In return, they will be allowed a one time grant of restricted company stock, but will no longer […]

Looks like EA owes its programmers some $14.9 million in unpaid overtime, reports Gamasutra:

According to the new settlement, some of the entry level programmers will be reclassified as hourly workers, making them eligible for overtime pay. In return, they will be allowed a one time grant of restricted company stock, but will no longer receive stock options or bonuses.

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The settlement is expected to be a catalyst for changes, not only in other video games publishers and developers, but in other software companies outside of the games industry.