Woke row: British builders who wolf-whistle will be forced to take 'respectful behaviour' training

BREAKING Man killed in 'critical incident' after attack at centre housing migrants 1793449653.176 British builders who wolf-whistle will be forced to take 'respectful behaviour' training Angela Rayner's 'banter ban' in the workplace came into force yesterday Sign up to the News Newsletter I agree to receive updates and information about my account, the GB News Community, and related products and services from GB News. Email address Sign up By signing up you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy and Community Rules.

Thank you for signing up! See the latest from GB News here . Choose GB News on Google - add us as a preferred source Choose GB News Support GB News Champion free speech and independent journalism while unlocking exclusive benefits. Support us British builders who engage in wolf-whistling will be forced to undergo courses in "respectful behaviour" under Labour's fresh workers' rights laws. The push to rid construction sites of a "culture of crude banter" was outlined yesterday as the human rights watchdog issued new "legal obligations" for bosses.

The guidance issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) coincided with Angela Rayner's Employment Rights Act 2025 — dubbed a "banter ban" — coming into force. The 141-page document uses a fictional construction firm to give an example of necessary changes it must implement to be compliant with the new legislation. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say In the scenario, the watchdog warned construction has a "high risk of sexual harassment" because of the majority male make-up of its workforce, which had contributed to a dominant "culture of crude banter".

The example says the company boss must push to create a "more inclusive workplace culture" by taking "urgent action" to prevent any unwanted harassment or face being hauled through the courts. Such measures that could be undertaken to bring the firm into compliance with the new laws include "sending a formal letter to all clients and contractors to advise of the firm's refreshed stance on tackling sexual harassment", the Daily Mail reports.

The guidance adds bosses would have to organise "training for all staff, with particular emphasis on inclusion, respectful behaviour and the importance (of) all staff reporting any sexual harassment". The EHRC guidance coincided with Angela Rayner's Employment Rights Act, dubbed a 'banter ban' | GETTY Reacting to the EHRC document, Shadow Business Secretary Julia Lopez warned it could leave businesses "walking on eggshells". She said: "Labour's banter ban has only been in force for a day and has already reached the building site, with construction firms facing yet more red tape and training requirements to police workplace conversations.

"Labour is creating a climate where employers are left walking on eggshells, worrying about innocent comments their staff make that could end up falling foul of the new regime." Under Ms Rayner's new laws, bosses can be held liable for employees who face harassment from "third parties", which includes customers, contractors or freelancers. WOKE MADNESS - READ THE LATEST: Halloween can harm 'religious or cultural beliefs', police say as 'no trick or treat' posters issued Woke paper straws revealed to be WORSE for planet than plastic ones Men banned from gym spa sessions as women feel uncomfortable for 'religious reasons' The watchdog warned the construction has a 'high risk of sexual harassment' because of its male-dominated workforce | GETTY If a firm is found to have not taken "all reasonable steps" to prevent harassment linked to "protected characteristics", they face being hauled into an employment tribunal and pay out uncapped compensation.

Protected characteristics include age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. EHRC chairman Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson said: "The law now requires employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. "This means looking at where risks arise, acting before incidents happen and checking that preventative measures are effective. Shadow Business Secretary Julia Lopez warned the legislation could leave businesses 'walking on eggshells' | HOUSE OF COMMONS "As the equality regulator, it’s our job to help employers fully understand their responsibilities to protect their staff from harassment.

"Our updated guidance gives employers practical support to understand the law, providing examples of reasonable preventative steps that can be taken as well as information on preventing third-party harassment." In its guidance, the watchdog also warns companies about staff behaviour at work parties, where alcohol is drunk and "risks can be higher". "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," it notes.

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