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Re:Julie Ann Horvath Describes Sexism and Intimidation Behin... by a3n on Sunday March 16, 2014 @12:55PM (#7410131)
> The founder accused Horvath for bringing love affair into the company because she was/is dating an employee. The founder has a good point: try to avoid dating someone working with you. It's a beautiful story; but you can cause all sorts of mess.

That's between the two people. Period. If they become problem employees, then they are problem employees, not two people who date. The problem behavior that happens on the clock is HR's only legitimate concern.

Prohibiting dating is like firing women who get pregnant.

Counter example, where I work there are so many married or dating couples within the company that it's almost a thing.

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Re:Julie Ann Horvath Describes Sexism and Intimidation Behin... by inlined on Sunday March 16, 2014 @01:49PM (#7410387)
That's the part I don't get. "Don't date coworkers" is a heuristic/warning for self-guidance, not a dogmatic rule for management to impose. Aside from the typical "chain of command," rule it's none of my business. This heuristic is to help people avoid any actual or apparent nepotism while in a relationship and petty jabs afterwards, both of which Horvath ironically faced from people who didn't respect her relationship.
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Re:Julie Ann Horvath Describes Sexism and Intimidation Behin... by grifpete on Sunday March 16, 2014 @04:03PM (#7410990)
Didn't the founder bring his love affair into the company? I assume he loves his wife?
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Re:Julie Ann Horvath Describes Sexism and Intimidation Behin... by ithkuil on Sunday March 16, 2014 @09:41PM (#7412388)
but his wife doesn't work there apparently.
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Re:Julie Ann Horvath Describes Sexism and Intimidation Behin... by grifpete on Monday March 17, 2014 @10:36AM (#7415208)
That's kind of the point. :) She acted as if she did.
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Re:Julie Ann Horvath Describes Sexism and Intimidation Behin... by sseveran on Sunday March 16, 2014 @03:26PM (#7410805)
No. There are places that have non-fraternization clauses in employee contracts. Both parties can be fired if there is a relationship and it is not disclosed. In a larger organization (the one i am thinking of is a large bank) they will offer to transfer one person to a different group so that there will not be contact at work.
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