Work-Related Social Events Policy

This Work-Related Social Events Policy reminds employees of what their employers expect of them and that their behaviour at social events may have serious consequences.

A work-related social event, like a Christmas party, is effectively an extension of the workplace and so an employer is likely to be held vicariously liable for the actions of their employees. An employer will have a defence under the Equality Act 2010 s.109(4) if they can show that they took all reasonable steps to prevent the employee doing the act. A Work-Related Social Events Policy could be of assistance to employers in this regard.

The Work-Related Social Events Policy covers:

• alcohol use;
• illegal drugs;
• not drinking and driving;
• not tolerating improper conduct and unacceptable behaviour; and
• employees not bringing the Company's name into disrepute.

Work-Related Social Events Policy is part of Employment. Just £38.50 + VAT provides unlimited downloads from Employment for 1 year.