The legal situation

European Football Championship at work: what you are (not) allowed to do

Watching soccer matches live is of course fun and enjoyable - but is it also allowed at work?(Bild: Krakenimages.com )

Even the most die-hard soccer fans - as a rule - have to work at some point. But what if the games are on during working hours? Can you watch a match at work? Or toast a victory with a beer? We have asked!

You've already missed the first few games - but let's be honest: the most exciting ones are yet to come. And are you already out of shape because they fall right in your working hours? We asked labor law expert Michael Trinko from the Austrian Trade Union Federation (ÖGB) how freely soccer fans are allowed to pursue their hobby at work.