Legally speaking, in most states an employer can enact a policy that prohibits employees from dating one another. Prohibiting it could decrease morale and could even result in losing employees who wish to date coworkers but cannot. In practical terms, it can be incredibly difficult to enforce, too.

Can employers regulate workplace dating?

Regulating relationships between employees is legal in most states, but it is important to check the local labor laws in your state before enacting a policy. Additionally, the way that you choose to regulate your employees relationships can have unintended consequences.