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Do 'Love Contracts' Ease the Risks of Office Relationships?
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
From iconic on-screen couples to tangled webs of fictional workplace drama, office romances have long captured the public imagination. But these storylines reflect a very real dynamic that employers often face and must...more
With the internet ablaze over the recent apparent outing of a workplace romance among executives during a Coldplay concert, employers may be reviewing the legal implications of workplace relationships and considering options...more
Dear Sarah, Two of my employees have started dating, and I’m worried it might affect their work or lead to complaints from others. Should we have a formal policy on workplace relationships? Are we even allowed to have such a...more
If television has taught us anything, it’s that romance can blossom in the workplace, especially when colleagues spend a significant amount of time together. Sam’s romance with Diane, then later with Rebecca were popular...more
In today’s world, employees in manufacturing and similar industries spend a majority of their time on-site at work, engaging in work, and communicating with other employees. Over time, employees may form close bonds with...more
Dear Littler: I run HR for a business with locations across the West Coast. One of our store managers, Romeo, called today to inform me that he is now dating the assistant manager, Juliet, at his location in Los Angeles....more
Valentine’s Day is here, and office romances are either casting in the air, already afloat, or over and, in any event, likely the subject of the latest office gossip. ...more