10.2190/8CF4-JC4M-0DRX-P83Q 8CF4JC4M0DRXP83Q 3 Regulating Workplace Romances: Some Guidance from the Courts 29 38 20020509 20020509 20020509 20020509 8CF4JC4M0DRXP83Q.pdf http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=8CF4JC4M0DRXP83Q 1 David S. Hames University of Nevada, Las Vegas Many problems are commonly attributed to workplace romances. These include perceptions of favoritism, sexual harassment, the spillover of "family" problems into the workplace, and others. To prevent these problems from occurring, many firms have adopted nonfraternization policies. Despite the firms' laudable intentions, such policies have engendered significant litigation. This research examines relevant court decisions rendered throughout the United States to determine the contours of legally enforceable nonfraternization policies.