Companies will be told to act like the fun police at boozy work parties after Labour’s controversial ‘banter ban’ comes into force on Friday.
The human rights watchdog will publish guidance reminding businesses about their new ‘legal obligations’ around work social events under Angela Rayner‘s worker’s rights laws.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) warned that ‘risks can be higher’ when staff socialise outside of working hours or where alcohol is consumed.
The watchdog said: ‘With workplaces across the UK holding Halloween events this week, the EHRC is also reminding employers to plan for risks linked to work-related social events.’
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