No-Dating Policy
No-dating policies, also referred to as anti-fraternization policies, offer businesses strong liability protection, but they are no panaceas. Rampenthal points out that you must define and specifically describe the conduct you want to prohibit. Will your policy restrict just restrict "relationships" or forbid all kinds of romantic involvement, including casual dating? And what about socializing outside of work? Other HR experts also mention that a blanket no-dating policy is both difficult to enforce and can have a negative impact on employee morale. No-dating policies are perceived especially negatively by younger workers. In a recent Workplace Options survey, 85 percent of 18 to 29 year olds replied that they would have a romantic relationship with a co-worker, compared to 35 percent for 30-46 year olds and around 30 percent of 47-66 year olds.
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