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> Unfortunately (For your boss), if you decide to break the relationship off, and are feeling particularly vengeful, you will have a slam-dunk sexual harassment
by dpark 10y ago
> Unfortunately (For your boss), if you decide to break the relationship off, and are feeling particularly vengeful, you will have a slam-dunk sexual harassment case against them.
That's not entirely true. If the relationship is long-term or it's public knowledge, the risk of this is much lower. Secret affairs? Very risky. Open serious relationships? Not as risky (which is why companies that allow relationships generally require that they are disclosed). But still too risky.
The discrimination suit is more risky in each case, because you'll pretty much end up trying to prove your innocence because you'll look guilty by default.
- vkou 10y agoThese are certainly mitigating factors. However, as a manager, you are gambling with your job, your company's money, and your own money (As you can be found personally liable for sexual harassment.) It's a big risk to take! Especially when the alternative is one of you moving to a different department.
- dpark 10y agoFor sure, the risk is way too high. It's just not always a "slam dunk".