both coworkers are married and it's been discovered that they are having an affair. They work in different departments.
2007-11-26 15:11:12 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It depends on company policy, but generally no, unless it interferes with work performance. However, the damage in reputation can interfere with the job---damaging opportunities for promotion. Employers do look at character.
2007-11-26 15:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by Sondra 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having An Affair At Work
2016-12-08 13:30:51 · answer #2 · answered by gilberte 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My old firm would look at the seniority of the two employees and fire the one who had been there longer. Every place I've worked has had rules about relationships between coworkers who work together or report to one another. It's bad for morale. Both the other employees and when you break up. It often leads to biased performance reviews.
2016-04-06 00:05:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Last comment was correct - the corporate policy needs to be reviewed, yet they may judge on character flaws... and not give promotions. Most policies are posted online.
They cannot on moral/private issues unless the two people were caught doing something on company time and property. At that it would be an immediate dismissal, no questions.
2007-11-26 15:44:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on if they have done anything against policy during work (sex on the copier), someone has complained that their relationship is causing problems in the office, or if their employment contract specifically forbids it (usually confined to superiors having sex with lower employees). If there is no specific policy and they are discrete I don't think they can get fired, although if others know there might be a very good chance someone will tell one of the spouses.
2007-11-26 15:17:01 · answer #5 · answered by George 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It truly depends on the company and their rules of engagement. Most decisions like this are made on a case by case basis unless the company has a zero tolerance policy.
2007-11-26 15:18:35 · answer #6 · answered by baseballdad69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the company rules are, but seing that they ae both married, I would think there is a moral issue in the contract that one or both could get fired.
2007-11-26 15:14:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the company's rules and guidelines. Is it against policy for co-workers to have a relationship or for supervisors and employees to have relations.
2007-11-26 16:09:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,a campus director of a college,is currently having an affair with a co-worker.both are married,causing a divorce, filed by the co-workers husband.
2015-09-08 02:58:53 · answer #9 · answered by theodis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are under contract, they could have a morals clause. Many companies have specific rules governing interpersonal relationships, and could be terminated if they are engaging in "activities" on company property.
2007-11-26 15:23:01 · answer #10 · answered by Lisa W 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋