Is there room for romantic relationships in the work environment?
(This scenario illustrates the potential problems inherent in a romantic relationship between a supervisor and subordinate. Either the employee in the relationship or other employees in the work group may perceive that they are being treated unfavorably. Furthermore, if the subordinate ends the relationship, the supervisor’s future actions with regard to that subordinate may be seen as retaliation. These same problems are not inherent in relationships between co- workers.
