In a recent case, a 42-year-old American citizen of Indian origin, who has alleged that she was raped by the CEO of the company that employs her, told the police that she may have been sedated before the accused forced himself on her at a five-star hotel in New Delhi. In another case, a married executive insisted his subordinate, with whom he had a romantic involvement, willingly resign from the company so they could pursue their relationship. However, she disagreed with this arrangement, leading him to lose his job. At another company, after a breakup between a couple, the man reacted badly and posted comments on social media that led to his termination and dragged the company into litigation.
These days, workplace romances present significant challenges at the workplace for HR managers as many will agree that navigating workplace romances is one of their most challenging tasks, requiring a delicate balance between fairness, respecting individuals’ privacy rights, and considering the potential legal implications for the company in case of...
