Mr. T claimed that the “fun” culture at the company included “derogatory and intrusive practices”, including false sexual acts, rude nicknames, and forcing him to share his bed with another employee during work duties.
In its decision this month, the Supreme Court ruled that the person has the right to “freedom of expression” and that refusal to participate in social activities is a “fundamental freedom” under labor and human rights laws and is not grounds for dismissal.
According to court documents, the man was hired as a senior consultant by Cubik Partners in February 2011 and was promoted to manager in February 2014. He was fired for “professional incompetence” in March 2015 for allegedly failing to adhere to the firm’s festive values.
The company also criticized its sometimes “fragile and motivating style” to subordinates, claiming it was unable to accept feedback and different perspectives.
Cubik Partners did not immediately respond to The Washington Post’s request for comment.
It’s not the first time that a company’s drinking culture has been brought under scrutiny in court proceedings. A number of recent events highlighted that alcohol has taken root in the white-collar professional culture. #MeToo movement is in the limelight Workplace abuse globally. Some firms have introduced “drink companions” at company events in hopes of avoiding such problems.
An auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the UK has sued the company in a lawsuit in the London High Court for serious injuries sustained at a work event that made “excessive” drinking “a competitive virtue”. this year. The Post reports that Michael Brockie fell into a coma after attending the company event and part of his skull was removed.
Insurance market in March Lloyd’s of London a record £1 million (approximately $1.2 million) for member firm Atrium Underwriters for “serious failures”, including “men’s night,” where employees, including two senior executives, participated in inappropriate starter games and heavy drinking. was fined. sexual comments about female colleagues,” the Guardian reported at the time.
France is among the most liberal countries in the world in terms of alcohol consumption. The legal minimum age for alcohol consumption in public is 18, but there are no regulations regarding alcohol consumption in the private sphere.
Taylor Telford contributed to this report.
