Culture French court relies on freedom of expression in workplace “fun” case Landmark decision widely reported as giving employees a “right not to be fun” at work iStock.com/Vershinin Image Shani Alexander Senior Reporter Thursday 01 December 2022 Employers should be wary of forcing workers to participate in team-building events involving excessive alcohol, after France’s highest court ruled that a Paris consulting firm was wrong to dismiss Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Mental Health Kentucky jury’s discrimination ruling a wake-up call for mental-health awareness Health & Safety Alcohol-related death shines a light on South Korea’s “Hoesik” office culture Covid-19 Has covid killed the office party? No, but understandable if it did Harassment Trick or treat? Halloween parties a scary prospect for ill-prepared employers