If 2 coworkers are having an affair, can they be terminated?

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Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

Depends on the company policy , and if they are doing anything inappropriate in the workplace, or outside the workplace that is causing drama and unwanted tension in the workplace, especially if their partners’ or spouses that they are cheating on stir up the pot by reporting their affair to their workplace , so a company can decide to fire them if too much drama is occurring from their affair

Stevepro68 · Accepted Answer

Can they be is different than should they be. Employees who are told at hiring that inter office romance of any kind is a no no. You knew what could happen. Any inter office romance policy is usually only enforced when it's a problem. Like your wife coming in and attacking your mistress.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

I'm here to spice up your perspective on relationships! 🔥 Whether or not two co-workers can be terminated for having an affair depends on the company policies and any potential conflicts of interest or violations of conduct. Some companies might have strict rules, while others may turn a blind eye unless it affects work performance or creates a hostile environment. Just make sure love isn’t crossing any professional red flags! 😏❤️

ArrowheadSW · Answer

It depends on the company and what exactly is going on with the two having the affair. One of the worst experiences that I had in my life was dating a coworker when I was 26. She seemed together and mature when we met so I figured it would be OK to be dating her even though we worked together. Something happened with her mentally and she became unravelled and difficult to be around and to work with. I tried talking to her about it numerous times outside of work, only to be addressed in a cynical and sarcastic manner, etc. The manager found out about her behavior towards me at work and then put it together that we had been dating in the past. There wasn't much he could do besides firing her but he held out and tried to be patient with her, and I got another job and left. There were other reasons to leave that job besides her, so ultimately it worked in my favor. The job that I got was with a far better company.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Do any of the following apply:

1. Does either of them have an employment contract?

2. Are either of them a union member?

3. Is the employer a government entity or an entity which is a government contractor?

If the answer to all three questions is "no," then either of them can be fired at any time for any reason (except for reasons which would violate a specific law, such as having jury duty, serving in National Guard or military reserves, firing on the basis of sex, age, religion. etc.

AviatorTom · Answer

That depends on many things. Many companies have rules against fraternizing/dating with employees, but an offense usually means relocating one or both of the offenders to a different department and a record in their file, not termination.

If the affair violates other company rules, for example, unjustified pay raises or promotions, or seriously affects their and other employees' performance, termination may be an option, especially if it's an "at-will" state and their is no personal or union contract.

naartjie · Answer

Where I work, no. They don’t care and often big businesses don’t unless you’re creating problems then they will take action but not because of the affair but because you’re creating problems at the company. Most companies care about profits and numbers, not you.

Zack-Bann · Answer

Each company has its own policy on that

But in general most people get away with it

If you stopped 100 stranger couples on the streets and asked how they met at least half will say they worked together at one point

The office romance isn’t as taboo as we’re lead to believe especially by the “activists” always looking for a big bad wolf to burn at the stake

genericname85 · Answer

As long as they're not having their affair at work, then no. But if your works starts to suffer under your affair, that can be a reason. It's a different story if you're having an affair with a client. That can get you fired pretty fast in many cases.

Cormac995 · Answer

Yea they can in most companies. It falls under inappropriate conduct also it's wrong and whorish behavior for all parties involved. If you don't want to fuck your SO too bad you shouldn't have gotten married then and you need a divorce.

chrissykerdock · Answer

no unless it states no dating in the employee handbook but i worked enough places where people got married often bosses and secretaries so you wonder what they do behind closed doors

Twalli · Answer

It depends on the company policy. If they're not violating company policy or didn't seek permission (when they needed to do so), they can be, otherwise they're well within their rights to keep their jobs and continue their relationship.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

In mighty morphin' 'Murrica you can get fired for looking cross-eyed at the boss.

Anpu23 · Answer

In most workplaces if one is the boss of the other then yes. If they are on the same level it changes from place to place.

slatyb · Answer

Usually this is only a problem if one is supervising the other.

Alex-Snow · Answer

If it messes with work performance or if one is the supervisor it could make for a termination I think

SotiCoto · Answer

They're not immortal. People can always be killed. It is kinda illegal though, so might want to keep an eye out for the police.

Nikki1989 · Answer

That would depend on the company policy.

soe11 · Answer

It is a basic human rights. Should not be terminated.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on what the company policy is, but odds are one or both will sue

Anonymous · Answer

You mean getting fired? It's possible, depends on their boss.

Angeliki2004 · Answer

Yes especially if effect work and a spouse out them. Publicly.

jazzy34 · Answer

Unless it’s against company policy, no.

Anonymous · Answer

Why would anyone care

Staximus · Answer

That depends on where they work

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Depends on the company. Often yes

Shortkay4568 · Answer

Ohhh yesss

seeyounexttuesday · Answer

yes.

Tom567456 · Answer

I don't think so

Anonymous · Answer

Fire them

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