Dating policy at work

Policy on Company Dating: What to Do

When romantic relationships develop between employees, concerns about favoritism, conflicts of interest, and sexual harassment may arise. With these concerns in mind, many employers draft policies regarding workplace dating. Here are some guidelines for drafting yours. Look at your company culture and applicable laws to decide what type of workplace dating policy makes sense for your business. You might have difficulty enforcing an outright ban on all workplace dating.

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Whether it's February 14 or any other day of the year—love is in the air and on the clock. Who knew workplaces were giving match-making services such a run for their money? The average full-timer spends more than a third of their waking hours at work, leaving little opportunity to meet people anywhere else. To open the lines of communication with your employees and stay ahead of potential workplace dating issues, you need to establish clear guidelines, but what should your policy look like?

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HR Tip of the Week

Employers typically discourage romance among coworkers—and for good reason. It can diminish productivity and produce uncomfortable situations in the workplace. Still, dating a coworker does not violate the law, as long as it is consensual. Some employers, however, may prohibit employees from dating coworkers. Although employers may implement policies banning office relationships, flirting with or dating a coworker is not illegal.

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