10.2190/XCJQ-JVWJ-X5L1-9214 XCJQJVWJX5L19214 139 Romance at the Workplace: The Issues, the Law, and Some Suggestions 139 151 20020509 20020509 20020509 20020509 XCJQJVWJX5L19214.pdf http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=XCJQJVWJX5L19214 2 Renee M. Schwartz and Linda M. Storm Romance in the workplace is a growing phenomenon that can be seen as a blessing or a curse. Some of the issues that have generated discussion involve the impact of romance on productivity, morale, and the careers of the romantic couple; the effects on the business; questions of individual privacy and managerial surveillance; and the potential connection between workplace romance and sexual harassment. This article begins with background material on the extent of workplace romance, its origins, and its effects. The core of the article is in the sections that examine the embedding law and what a company can do to protect itself from the unpleasant consequences of workplace romances while maintaining a positive environment for all of its employees.