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Dating in the Workplace

To prevent this kind of misconduct and ensure a positive and respectful work environment for everyone, many employers have put in place dating policies that restrict certain kinds of relationships.

Many organizations restrict dating between supervisors and their direct reports or anyone who they have authority over, because such relationships would expose the organization to charges of sexual harassment and give the appearance of favoritism to other employees, hurting workplace morale.