Tips For Employers On Office Romances Gone Sour

In the news interview featured on WDSU (New Orleans NBC Affiliate), attorney Michelle Anderson discusses tips for employers to protect their business from workplace romances gone sour.

Michelle advises to avoid dating in workplace but if dating is going to take place, try to make sure it's more than casual dating. 

Companies should evaluate whether or not they have a policy and if so, is it a written policy. Michelle advises that the policy be written especially if employees are expected to follow it. 

If employees are going to date, there should be no inappropriate emails, texts, or conversations in the workplace. 

Some companies require employees to disclose relationship and enter a "love contract" to set boundaries. 

To view the full interview, please visit WDSU (New Orleans NBC Affiliate).