Court Orders Company to Pay 47,000 Euros to Fired 'Drunkard' Employee

• An electrical company in Murcia, Spain, fired an employee for drinking 3 liters of beer during duty, confirmed by private detectives.
• The company cited serious indiscipline, danger to others due to driving company vehicle, and impact on work.
• The High Court of Justice of Murcia ruled the dismissal wrongful, stating punishment was too severe.
• Court argued lunch break is not 'working hours' and company failed to prove adverse effect on work ability or habitual drunkenness.
• Company ordered to rehire employee or pay 47,000 Euros (approx. 50 lakh rupees) in compensation, sparking debate on labor law.