There have been several views shedding light on several perspectives regarding a "Love Contract". On one side, it is a disclosure and acceptance two employees in love for the benefit of the employer, whilst at the other, it is an intrusion into their personal lives. People are soon going to be relieved of a lot of hard-work when they will not have to strike a balance between their "Personal and Professional lives ". The Companies will do it for them!
Going by the statement of Mr. Anant, I agree that every employee should remain under the purview of laws limiting the liability of the company in case of a sexual harassment lawsuit, as even those who are not or do not claim to be in love may be involved in the same. A general code of conduct should be prevalent in a company to guide the behavior of all, and this would also involve those romantically involved. Contracts specific to those in a relationship may not go a far way in solving company issues regarding sexual harassment.
Signing of a contract by two individuals in love may not ensure efficiency in work; a person may be inefficient due to sheer laziness. It may also not do away with inappropriate behavior in workplaces. People who have been successful in keeping their relationship a secret may not be bound by such a contract giving them a leeway. As such, a love contract can be used only as a mechanism for instilling a sense of fear of romantic involvement or of consequent actions, practically it may fail to deliver the requisite to the company.
The all round growth of an employee is necessary for his/her professional excellence. This includes their personal life. But due to excessive interference by the company, his/her performance may be negatively affected. Some Organizations believe that relationships give a boost to work, while others believe otherwise. It may all be due to differences in opinion or culture. But that would not change the fact that every individual has a right to his own personal choices and it would be his complete discretion if he chooses to divulge the same or not.
In a country like India, where many societies hold a taboo against relationships of any sort - be it extra-marital or of an unmarried girl and do not consider love in high regard, signing such a contract may not only affect one's work and to some extent end his career (as seen in this case) but may also affect one's life back home which may force some to resign than sign such a contract leading to the loss of valuable human resource.
In the above case, even if such a contract has to be signed as per company policies, the employee has a right to know its content, deliberate upon it and then come to a decision. He cannot be forced to sign one as that would clearly stand in favor of the employee not the employer. If an employer seeks to gain good work from his employees, he should create an environment of trust and freedom - not restricting their instincts. This will only lay grounds for secrecy and breach of good faith.
Going by the statement of Mr. Anant, I agree that every employee should remain under the purview of laws limiting the liability of the company in case of a sexual harassment lawsuit, as even those who are not or do not claim to be in love may be involved in the same. A general code of conduct should be prevalent in a company to guide the behavior of all, and this would also involve those romantically involved. Contracts specific to those in a relationship may not go a far way in solving company issues regarding sexual harassment.
Signing of a contract by two individuals in love may not ensure efficiency in work; a person may be inefficient due to sheer laziness. It may also not do away with inappropriate behavior in workplaces. People who have been successful in keeping their relationship a secret may not be bound by such a contract giving them a leeway. As such, a love contract can be used only as a mechanism for instilling a sense of fear of romantic involvement or of consequent actions, practically it may fail to deliver the requisite to the company.
The all round growth of an employee is necessary for his/her professional excellence. This includes their personal life. But due to excessive interference by the company, his/her performance may be negatively affected. Some Organizations believe that relationships give a boost to work, while others believe otherwise. It may all be due to differences in opinion or culture. But that would not change the fact that every individual has a right to his own personal choices and it would be his complete discretion if he chooses to divulge the same or not.
In a country like India, where many societies hold a taboo against relationships of any sort - be it extra-marital or of an unmarried girl and do not consider love in high regard, signing such a contract may not only affect one's work and to some extent end his career (as seen in this case) but may also affect one's life back home which may force some to resign than sign such a contract leading to the loss of valuable human resource.
In the above case, even if such a contract has to be signed as per company policies, the employee has a right to know its content, deliberate upon it and then come to a decision. He cannot be forced to sign one as that would clearly stand in favor of the employee not the employer. If an employer seeks to gain good work from his employees, he should create an environment of trust and freedom - not restricting their instincts. This will only lay grounds for secrecy and breach of good faith.
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