Not an attorney or HR person, but I've led groups with up to about 100 people. You can't write such a guide because you need to take into account the perceptions of the people who you work with.
End of the day, you should always proceed with caution when establishing out of work relationships with co-workers of the opposite sex. You should not engage in romantic or sexual relationships with coworkers.
The risk in both situations is that you're potentially (and unwittingly) creating a workplace perceived as hostile or rigged. Many people are hesitant to confront issues Tha bother them when it involves the person who is banging the boss.
Other things to consider:
- HR is not your friend. They are there to protect the company from you. If you need a confidant, talk t a therapist or trusted friend.
- There are plenty of nutjobs out there, and one of them may decide that you are the source of their misery. If you run into this, keep a written log of interactions with the person.
- Most problems can be avoided by listening to others and treating people with respect.
- If you are a supervisor and learn of an issue, deal with it immediately.
End of the day, you should always proceed with caution when establishing out of work relationships with co-workers of the opposite sex. You should not engage in romantic or sexual relationships with coworkers.
The risk in both situations is that you're potentially (and unwittingly) creating a workplace perceived as hostile or rigged. Many people are hesitant to confront issues Tha bother them when it involves the person who is banging the boss.
Other things to consider:
- HR is not your friend. They are there to protect the company from you. If you need a confidant, talk t a therapist or trusted friend.
- There are plenty of nutjobs out there, and one of them may decide that you are the source of their misery. If you run into this, keep a written log of interactions with the person.
- Most problems can be avoided by listening to others and treating people with respect.
- If you are a supervisor and learn of an issue, deal with it immediately.