"While in some cases such relationships especially when they are discreet and kept under the radar will be tolerated, in others they may not be. There are several reasons for that. For instance, public knowledge of such relationships may generate gossip and rumours among the employees, distracting them from tasks at hand. There is also the risk that the conflicts between the partners that arise at home will spill over into the workplace, creating an unhealthy work environment."
"Switzerland's labour legislation doesn't mention office romances. It is therefore up to companies themselves to regulate these kinds of relationships internally if they so choose. However, an outright ban on dating in the workplace is not a simple undertaking, from the legal perspective. That's because such a step would violate an employee's privacy and their right to a personal life both of which are deeply ingrained in Switzerland."
Private and professional lives are often kept separate, yet many people meet partners at work and company approaches vary. Employers may tolerate discreet workplace romances but may restrict or discourage them to prevent gossip, distraction, and the spillover of personal conflicts into the workplace. Relationships involving a superior raise risks of conflicts of interest and favouritism that can harm colleagues and the company. Swiss labour law does not address office romances, so internal company rules govern such situations, while outright bans risk violating employee privacy and personal-life rights.
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