SunWater Spa holds its employees to the highest ethical and professional standards. As such, we have created a fraternization policy that outlines our guidelines regarding employees forming personal relationships with each other. Our goal is to protect the well-being of our employees and retain the professional working environment.

Employees of SunWater Spa are encouraged to develop and maintain professional relationships in the workplace, so long as these relationships do not interfere with the effective functioning of the workplace and goals of our company. This policy does not prevent the development of friendships or even romantic relationships between coworkers, but it does establish boundaries as to how relationships are conducted during working hours and within the working environment.

Before developing romantic relationships, consider the potential for:

• Workplace gossip

• Conflicts of interest

• Sexual harassment allegations

• Favoritism

• Repercussions of a break-up

• Work distraction

Employees who engage in consensual romantic relationships must conduct themselves in an appropriate professional manner while on company property. They should not engage in any inappropriate behaviors that may cause their coworkers to feel embarrassed, awkward or uncomfortable. This includes, but is not limited to, intimate contact like:

• Kissing

• Prolonged hugging

• Hand holding

• Massaging

• Personal texting, emails and calls

Romantic relationships between managers and their employees are not permitted. This situation is unhealthy for workplace morale and creates a conflict of interest, plus the chance for coercion and/or preferential treatment. Any supervisor, manager or director within the company who engages in a romantic relationship with a member of his or her team must report it to the human resources department immediately. Once reported, the company will analyze the situation to determine a resolution.

Failure to comply with this fraternization policy may result in termination, departmental transfers or voluntary resignation. Employees may report policy violations anonymously. You will not be penalized for reporting inappropriate behavior.

updated 11/28/21