Love and the Workplace – A Legal Odd Couple (United States)

February 13, 2024

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Employment Matters Vlog #51

Speaker: Phillip J. Jones (Ice Miller LLP / Indiana)


It’s finally February – Christmas decorations are (hopefully) taken down, New Year’s resolutions are in full swing, and Cupid is readying his arrows for Valentine’s Day. Alas, employers may be caught in the crossfire as workplace romances bloom, adding a dash of legal spice to the season of love. This vlog addresses the legal risks around workplace romances and the best practices to avoid the heartbreak that may follow.


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