You can make a claim for harassment even if the incident took place outside of the workplace at a work-related social event, for example, an office party.
The law interprets the workplace in this type of situation in a fairly wide context. If events take place in the course of employment the same rules could apply as in the workplace itself.
Witnesses can be helpful as can a note which details the incident as this could become important evidence should you decide to take the claim to the Employment Tribunal.
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