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Workplace fraternization policies: Four "whos" and a "why"

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An intimate look. No-fraternization policies generally prohibit employees with certain family or personal relationships from being in a direct or indirect reporting relationship. Let’s say Mel is VP of Sales. His...more

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Web Exclusive: How Anti-Fraternization Policies Can Ensure A Happy Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, which means love in the air – and employers should beware. Statistically speaking, the workplace can be the epicenter of romance. According to a 2019 survey from Vault.com, 58% of...more

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Fraternizing May Lead to Your Partner’s Promotion, Your Discharge, and Possibly a Lawsuit

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At what point does a company’s application of its anti-fraternization policy become sex discrimination? Last week, a federal court in Alabama found that the answer to this question may be determined by a jury....more

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Coworkers Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are dating! What could possibly go wrong?

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Last week, the Internet was abuzz with the news that Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, who work together as judges on The Voice, have begun dating. Workplace relationships, though fraught with hazard for HR professionals, are...more

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