I work in this company that is divided into different groups. I work in one group and my partner works in another but its against the rules for people from different groups to date, and if our managers find out we can loose our job. I dont know what to do? Would someone help me reach a decision!
2006-10-29 12:25:29 · 7 answers · asked by prinzofdarcknez 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Well, even if it is against the rules, it doesn't matter if you don't get caught, right?
Just don't do anything stupid to get yourself caught. No PDA, no gooey stuff at the workplace, no quickies in the closet.
Most importantly, don't bring your relationship to work. If you get into a fight the night before, don't let that spill over into the workplace and affect the way you do your job.
That's really what the boss is worried about - not the love, but the relationship aversely affecting your ability to get the job done.
2006-10-29 12:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bribe the boss and invite them to the wedding! Ha ha.
Seriously, though, if you do a Google search on Nepotism and Employment law, you will find that laws vary from state to state. Some employers allow nepotism and some don't.
Those that don't rightfully fear that let's say husband is boss and wife is coworker. She might get preferential treatment in salary, promotion and hiring, and unfairly share information on other employees with him. There are all kinds of possible problems with that. Same with relatives being coworkers. You have a problem with one of them, the other comes after you. It breaks down equality in the workplace.
There are many many companies that have nepotism policies on the books for this reason, it will depend on the state as far as how it squares with the law, but in right to work states, it doesn't matter if you like the policy or not, it's legal. Check state laws where you work to be sure.
2006-10-29 20:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mister-E 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well......here's the thing.....that would be discrimination and there are discrimination laws. However, if they find out they can find other ways to make life uncomfortable for you, such as transferring you to a much further location (2 hours away) or change your hours from day to graveyard, demote you, in order to get you to quit. UPS, for example, doesn't allow management to date, but hourly employees are free to date. I'd say, keep it on the under so you don't have to deal with the crap that comes along with them knowing. Lots of times a business just wants you to remain professional and if your on the sly about it, they turn the other way even though they know unless it begins to cause a problem in the workplace.
2006-10-29 20:31:52 · answer #3 · answered by LetMeBe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't date person in the other group. The rules are clear and is it worth losing your job? I can see reasons for the rule if there are conflicts of interest between the groups.
2006-10-29 20:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by maven 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Each company has their own rules. It is best if one of you leaves the company before one of you gets fired.
2006-10-29 21:26:31 · answer #5 · answered by BluedogGirl 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That's a pretty dumb rule, but the employer can enforce it if they want to.
Sounds like one of you needs to look for another job.
2006-10-29 20:27:41 · answer #6 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thats illegal. No company can have a policy like this.
check with your legal team.
2006-10-29 20:27:20 · answer #7 · answered by Quantum 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋