GMA SHRM HR RoundtableWorkplace Romance - Passions, Restrictions and Consensual Relationships
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Facilitated by Bob Gregg, Boardman & Clark Law Firm Presentation DescriptionPeople meet and fall in love at work. Some companies foster office romance because both parties “understand” the company and each others’ work pressures. On the other hand, the concerns of unwelcome sexual attention and aftermaths of soured relationships, and “quid pro quo” abuse of management power, have led a number of employers to implement policies prohibiting or restricting workplace romance. Some courts have warned that “employers who do not have co-worker dating policies leave themselves vulnerable to sexual harassment charges.” However, restrictive policies have generated lawsuits over constitutional rights, invasion of privacy, and have even been found to be discriminatory themselves. This HR Roundtable explores on how to balance these interests, whether to have restrictions, and how to manage these policies. Come to this Roundtable and prepare to learn from expert attorney Bob Gregg and from your peers. Facilitator and Expert
Bob Gregg, a partner at Boardman & Clark LLP in Madison, Wisconsin, has been involved in Employment Relations and Civil Rights work for over 30 years. He has designed the workplace policies and procedures of numerous public and private employers. He litigates and serves as an expert witness in employment cases. A recognized educator and trainer, Bob has conducted over 2,000 seminars throughout the United States and authored numerous articles on practical employment issues, civil rights and management practices.
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