Meeting a nice person and establishing intimate contact with them can be a challenge in contemporary society. As much as the internet makes things easier, personal contact remains essential. Therefore, it is common for some novels to emerge in the work environment.
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After all, people spend most of their day in companies. It is natural that some bond is established and creates deeper fruits. As an example, a study done in 1990 showed that 25% of workers had a romance at work.
One Los Angeles Journal went so far as to say that this type of relationship was a "fact of business life." But could establishing an affective and loving bond within the company end up in dismissal for the couple?
Can I get fired for having a romantic relationship at work?
In Brazil, having a relationship in the workplace is usually not a direct reason for dismissal. However, it is important to note that each case is unique and the consequences may depend on each company's specific policies and regulations.
On the other hand, it is worth mentioning that the impact that the relationship can have on the couple's productivity and on the work environment itself are always taken into account.
It is possible that some companies have specific rules about relationships between employees. Some companies may have policies that require couples who work together to report their relationship to a superior or the human resources department. This is done to ensure transparency and avoid conflicts of interest or situations that could negatively affect the dynamics of the workplace.
Furthermore, if the relationship results in performance problems -as already mentioned-, conflicts of interest, sexual harassment or violation of internal company policies, this may lead to disciplinary action, including resignation.
It should be noted that it is important to follow the specific guidelines and regulations of each company. Furthermore, it is always advisable to maintain respectful, ethical and work-focused professional relationships. Thus, it is possible to guarantee a healthy and productive environment for everyone.
However, it is important to reiterate that, as a rule, the company cannot fire an employee who has a relationship with another.
