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Under what grounds can you defend in the court a company's policy disallowing "dating" relationships in the workplace or risk termination
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Personal Relationships in Workplace
posted at 6/5/2001 9:36 AM EDT
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First: 5/29/2001 Last: 5/12/2002 |
On a personal note, if there was that policy in place at my last workplace, I would not have met my future wife.
Scott www.WorkYourLife.com |
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Personal Relationships in Workplace
posted at 6/18/2001 6:04 AM EDT
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First: 4/30/2001 Last: 10/22/2002 |
Do you have a policy re: undue influence and/or fraternization? If so, is there anything stating that employee (romantic) relationships are strictly prohibited? Or, if these relationships are allowed does your policy state that once employee work begins to be affected diciplinary measures will be taken? Do you work in at employment "at-will" state? You may want to post this exact message in the legal forum.... |
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Personal Relationships in Workplace
posted at 2/15/2002 11:05 AM EST
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First: 8/24/2001 Last: 2/15/2002 |
At our company we don't disallow dating relationships, but we do cover "Conflicts of interest" in our handbook. Employees are not allowed to supervise individuals in which they have a conflicting relationship. When these relationships develop, our policy is to transfer one of those involved to a different department or shift.
You might want to research "Love Contracts". I know that I've found information on Workforce Online about them. It's an interesting way to approach this issue. |
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Personal Relationships in Workplace
posted at 3/2/2007 9:05 AM EST
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First: 3/2/2007 Last: 10/2/2007 |
We have the conflict of interest thing going on at my job. I know because I recently abused it getting involved with a phone rep. It was a DISASTER. I don't suggest anyone in WF get involved in these situations. You tell yourself that you won't let your relationship compromise how effectively you do your job or influence your decisions, but in the end, the perception and the opportunity is present.
Bottom line: Don't do it. |
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