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Fraternization Policy Template
Fraternization in the workplace is a serious issue. Don't be caught without a comprehensive policy in place. Use this template as an important first step in documenting and communicating your company's policy on this issue.
Workplace romantic relationships are potentially a very expensive issue. If your company is ever involved in a lawsuit, legal fees, and court costs, not to mention possible settlement costs, can run into the tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Plus it just makes good sense to have a policy that can enhance the productivity and morale of your staff.
Having a fraternization policy is an important first step in taking a proactive stance by defining what is acceptable and non-acceptable behavior in your company. It provides you with a way to go on notice that you take this issue seriously and that it won't be tolerated.
Use the Fraternization Template as a guide to help you develop your own unique policies, procedures, and practices. We strongly suggest that you have a competent attorney, familiar with hospitality law in your area, review your policy before adopting its contents and discussing it with your employees.
Summary of Features & Benefits:
- The Fraternization Policy template will help you develop your restaurant's own policies and procedures.
- A comprehensive fraternization policy is essential today to document and define your policy, help to ensure a more positive, productive workplace and protect your business from legal exposure.
- This document is available in Microsoft Word (.docx format) and can be modified to meet your specific situation.
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Alisa Cleek, Esq. Member contributor since 2006
Alisa Cleek has spent more than 20 years representing business owners in the restaurant industry. Alisa currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Atlanta Hospitality Breakfast Series, a group formed to specifically address the unique legal challenges faced by restaurant and bar owners. Alisa represents a number of restaurant clients, including Applebee's Franchisees, McDonald's Franchisees, Tin Lizzy's, and many others. Alisa regularly contributes restaurant-related articles to Restaurant Startup & Growth Magazine. Alisa is a past Board Member of the Society for Human Resources Management (Atlanta Chapter), and works diligently in defending, educating, and training restaurant owners in day-to-day and long-term decisions. Alisa specializes in defending restaurants in such matters as collective actions, wage and hour litigation, and discrimination and harassment lawsuits.
