From Barack and Michele Obama to Bill and Melinda Gates, to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, romance befalls many at work, whether they are working at a law firm or a software company, or making a movie together. Romance is even more prevalent among the less famous. The data indicate that \(39 \%\) of us have dated a coworker. One question to ask as a follow-up is "Were your employers aware of the dating?"

Employers cannot control when and where Cupid's arrow may strike, but they do need to have rules and policies in place to deal with the potential issues that can arise from workplace romances...........

Discussion Questions
1. Explain the concerns employers have about workplace romances.
2. List the types of policies and rules employers have to avoid liability when such romances blossom.
3. How do you factor in the rights of individuals with regard to these employer policies?