Posted: Thursday 15 September 2011
Not quite the rom-com ending…
A relationship with a colleague can always be a risky thing and can create all manner of problems in the work context. As well as potentially causing discomfort for other employees there could be a nasty fall-out if things do not have a fairytale ending. It can even result in people having to change jobs and damage to an employer’s reputation.
But spare a thought for Nikhita Thukral. She is an Indian actress whose alleged relationship with a co-star has reportedly resulted in her being banned for 3 years from appearing in Kannada language films on the basis that she spoiled the "domestic harmony of a fellow actor".
While this story may be an extreme example of what can go wrong, employers should be mindful of the issues that can arise and may wish to address them before matters get out of hand, particularly in the face of an acrimonious break-up.
