Typically an organization will require employees to disclose a relationship if a potential conflict exists relating to reporting structure, says HR expert Ed Krow. In other words, if youre dating your boss or your direct report, trying to keep things under wraps could spell trouble.

Can an employer ask if you are dating a coworker?

Answer: Yes to both of your questions. You can ask both employees about the existence of a romantic relationship and require them to disclose any romantic relationship with any of your other employees.

Can HR date coworkers?

There is no standard protocol when it comes to dating in the workplace. If an HR Manager is dating another employee within the same company he or she should disclose the relationship.

Do you have to tell HR about relationships?

Employers can tell employees if they begin a workplace relationship they must tell senior management or the HR department. The issue is, and should be, one of whether the relationship creates a genuine conflict of interest and/or leads to conduct which is, in fact, prejudicial to the employer.

Can I get fired for dating a coworker?

Generally, you are not prohibited from having a romantic relationship with another employee except in cases where the relationship conflicts with the interests of the business. Regrettably, if the relationship sours, sexual harassment claims are sometimes made.