Employers can regulate workplace romance by implementing a formal relationship policy. Most HR professionals advise against prohibiting dating in the workplace. Strict, zero tolerance policies can cause frustration at best or encourage employees to leave at worst.

Are relationships allowed in the workplace?

There is nothing in law which restricts co-workers from engaging in relationships. Under such policies employees can be required to declare a relationship if one arises. Stricter employment policies may require one of the employees to move departments or even leave the business,” he said.