My girlfriend who is 30 years old works in the same company that I work for. Could we get fired for having a relationship?
2007-11-03 09:02:39 · 11 answers · asked by The Most Beautiful Men 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
As long as you guys are both over the age of consent, (18) and are interested in each other, then I don't see anything wrong with it. It's only unlawful if you are using her to get to something, blackmail, or cheating on your wife. Well... cheating is not illegal, but it should be.
BTW, just becz your work says that you can't date inside the company, don't let that stop you from love. If you like this person, do it, IT IS NOT ILLEGAL, what are they going to do, fire you? That would be wrong. This country has freedom of speech, press, and opinion... if they did that, that would probably infringe on your rights, because you have the right to date somebody, which somehow falls under one of the above categories... or so I have heard.
2007-11-03 09:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by Offizier J.E. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally, no, it is not against the law. Some companies have policies about relationships in the office, but those are usually more towards married couples than dating ones.
But if you ever break up with her, it may be difficult for you both to have to see each other at work all the time.
2007-11-03 09:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny as it seems, most businesses have more rules about married couples working at the same place than dating couples. Some frown on co-workers having relationships, especially if one is in supervision. I worked at a plant that did not allow married couples to work the same shift. We had 3 couples that just didn't tell the company they were married, even though everyone knew they were. I guess if you keep it professional in the workplace, they ignore it.
2007-11-03 09:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Against the law, NO but it is against the code of ethics. I've dated within the same employment and it NEVER worked out. I now own my own business and I refuse to date any employees. They are subject to getting more than the other employees and there for it can cause trouble.
2007-11-03 09:49:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not against the law but it could be against company policy, which could get you disciplined up to and including termination.
2007-11-03 09:12:40 · answer #5 · answered by Brian G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not against the law, but it may be against Company policy.
Check your policy because if it is one or both could possible be terminated.
2007-11-03 09:08:34 · answer #6 · answered by Squat1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each and every so often there are employer rules against it. if so, you will desire to comprehend them. in spite of the undeniable fact that, considering she is your boss, there's a solid possibility which you will lose your pastime or go through some unfavorable repercussions if it does not effect in a termination for her. you could desire to be careful in assuming that it is not widespread via the guy who you ought to document it to. Your purpose, payback, is in no way a solid one. i'm hoping you have different plans for a profession.
2016-11-10 04:08:04 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing in the law forbids it.
Company policy might, however.
Better check with your company policy to see what is written.
2007-11-03 14:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the company. Many companies have nonfraternization clauses in their company rules that prevent dating inside the company. check with your HR department to find out how you stand.
2007-11-03 09:07:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hardly against the law, but it is really stupid. The worst idea possible.
2007-11-03 09:09:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋