Family responsibility discrimination, also called caretaker discrimination, is an emerging area of employment law and a concern for employers that seek to comply with a complex series of evolving laws. To assist in preventing or defeating claims of family responsibility discrimination, prudent employers should follow this How To.
An employer may use this policy when two employees voluntarily enter into a dating relationship. A Love Contract may limit the liability of the employer for any harassment or discrimination as well as set forth the parameters for the romantic relationship in the workplace.