Is it legal for a company to go against their fraternization policy?
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Is it legal for a company to go against their fraternization policy?
I am dating a co-worker. We do not hold a superior-subordinate position and do not hold any power in determining each others compensation, promotions, or demotions. My company specifies
Asked on August 21, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Unless this action violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, it is legal. Also, your treatment does not constitute any form of legally actionable discrimination. Accordingly, you can be terminated. The fact is that most work relationships are "at will" which means that a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit. Therefore, a worker can be fired for any reason or no reaosn at all.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Unless this action violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement, it is legal. Also, your treatment does not constitute any form of legally actionable discrimination. Accordingly, you can be terminated. The fact is that most work relationships are "at will" which means that a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit. Therefore, a worker can be fired for any reason or no reaosn at all.
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