Former Rockstar Employee Alleges ‘Watch List’ Retaliation Over Remote Work Petition

A former Rockstar Games employee claims staff were monitored after signing a remote work petition. The allegations surfaced during an employment tribunal.

Editorial Desk

September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — A former employee of the studio behind Grand Theft Auto has testified before an employment tribunal, alleging that staff members were subjected to a secret watch list following their participation in a petition regarding remote work policies.

The dismissed worker suggested that management targeted those who signed the document, creating an atmosphere of surveillance within the company. The testimony highlighted growing tensions between staff and leadership over workplace flexibility.

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During the proceedings, the former staffer also acknowledged that conversations within a specific Discord chat room, which serves as a focal point for the tribunal, occasionally escalated and became a bit out of hand.

The legal challenge involves a group of former Rockstar employees who are seeking to address grievances related to their time at the developer. The tribunal continues to examine the circumstances surrounding these dismissals.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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