That's your opinion but not the opinion of the federal government. They make the rules and you have to follow them, whether you like it or not.

I’m arguing a moral point, not a legal one.

Regardless, there is no federal law that bans relationships between bosses and subordinates, and no law that requires HR to police them.

In fact, there should be the opposite of that. A law banning HR from policing romantic relationships entirely.

Insane you think HR is the federal gov.

HR didn't fire Huang.

HR / company policy / anyone with firing power.

That's not at all what they said, nor can their comment be interpreted that way in honesty.

Don't complain if you get passed over for a promotion in favor of someone who's sleeping with a higher-up.

That's not an issue at all. It's literally part of their job.

Even so, HR didn't do this.