Workplace Romances, Sexual Conduct

Understanding and Mitigating Liability for Workplace Romances

by Jennifer Rubin | Mintz Levin on 1/16/2013

Originally published in the New York Law Journal on December 26, 2012. The recent life-imitating-art headlines featuring illicit romantic affairs involving senior corporate and governmental leaders remind us that there...more

Labor Letter, September 2012: Supervisor-Subordinate Relationships: Never A Good Idea

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 9/7/2012

Since many people spend most of their waking hours at the office, and often spend more time with coworkers than family members, it's not unusual for workplace romances to blossom. But if that romance is between a supervisor...more

Labor Letter - September 2012

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 9/5/2012

In This Issue: - When “Let’s Keep It Quiet” Is An Unfair Labor Practice By Ray Haley (Louisville): On July 30, 2012, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a bad decision for any employer that expects...more

When Does Flirting Become Harassment in an Office Romance?

by Lawyers.com on 2/15/2012

Asking your crush out on a date is daunting enough when “I’m not interested” is the worst possible outcome. When the cutie you’ve been eying sits in the next cubicle, you could be risking your job if you go about it...more

Sorry St Valentine, We Don't Do Romance In This Workplace

by Baker & McKenzie Australia on 2/14/2012

In This Issue: - Why should office romances concern your business? - Non-Fraternisation Policies - The thinning line between work and private life - Taking "Reasonable Steps" Have you ever wondered why...more

Employment Law Update: Romance in the Workplace: You, Me and our Employer?

by Nexsen Pruet, PLLC on 2/13/2012

As Valentine’s Day approaches, here are some interesting facts for employers to consider: Statistics indicate that over 10 percent of married couples met at work. Almost a third of respondents in a recent survey by Monster...more

On Valentine's Day, Cupid Will Be Circling the Workplace-What Can Employers Do to Mitigate Risks?

by Tammy Ensslin on 2/6/2012

For employers, Cupid’s arrow only points one direction…..to the Company’s Sexual Harassment Policy. While Valentine’s Day may be a holiday to celebrate love and romance, it can quickly become an employer’s worst nightmare....more

On Valentine's Day, Cupid Will Be Circling the Workplace-What Can Employers Do to Mitigate Risks?

by Tammy Ensslin on 2/6/2012

For employers, Cupid’s arrow only points one direction…..to the Company’s Sexual Harassment Policy. While Valentine’s Day may be a holiday to celebrate love and romance, it can quickly become an employer’s worst nightmare. ...more

Pushing the Limits of PDA

by FordHarrison on 3/18/2011

When last night’s episode originally aired on February 10, 2011, I noted that the Scranton office more closely resembled a nightclub at the height of the sexual revolution than a reputable place of business – see my original...more

Romance At Work

by Robert Haurin on 2/14/2011

Attached is a recent article that we published in the Legal Intelligencer that concerns romance at work and the problems it can present....more

Employer Faces Trial For Failing to Prevent Employee's Sexual Overtures to Fellow Employee

by TroyGould PC on 10/1/2010

Workplace romances are not unusual. But when do an employee's romantic overtures to another employee cross the line and become sexual harassment? Under what circumstances can an employer be held liable for failing to prevent...more

Office Romances And ‘Love Contracts’ By Barbara Reeves Neal

by JAMS, The Resolution Experts on 10/10/2008

Office romances are exciting and fun — for a while. The couple is smitten, stealing meaningful glances across a conference table. Fellow employees catch on to the romance and enjoy the gossip. After a while, employees in...more

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Workplace Romances › Sexual Conduct

Understanding and Mitigating Liability for Workplace Romances

Labor Letter, September 2012: Supervisor-Subordinate Relationships: Never A Good Idea

Labor Letter - September 2012

When Does Flirting Become Harassment in an Office Romance?

Sorry St Valentine, We Don't Do Romance In This Workplace

Employment Law Update: Romance in the Workplace: You, Me and our Employer?

On Valentine's Day, Cupid Will Be Circling the Workplace-What Can Employers Do to Mitigate Risks?

On Valentine's Day, Cupid Will Be Circling the Workplace-What Can Employers Do to Mitigate Risks?

Pushing the Limits of PDA

Romance At Work

Employer Faces Trial For Failing to Prevent Employee's Sexual Overtures to Fellow Employee

Office Romances And ‘Love Contracts’ By Barbara Reeves Neal

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