Work relationship

[Fadedjeans]

Looking for HR advice.?
If a work relationship ends and the outcome points to someone leaving what is the normal process?
Sacking or can they force you to resign?

I don't think you can have a ban on affairs, there's usually something else involved like favouritism, handing PPE contracts and such.

Senior boss and direct report. If acrimonious would you be made to work the 6 month notice period or would HR waive it?

@CorrBlimeyGG

Who has said someone needs to leave? Did your relationship break down due to communication difficulties by any chance?

OP why don't you just take the time to type one post with all the details in so that somebody can hopefully provide a helpful response? All these short, vague posts are proving a bit difficult to answer

If it under disciplinary then pilon may apply or it could be dismissal for misconduct depending on contract, to both. If there are any financial responsibilities then the auditors should be informed in case controls were compromised.

I'd expect both individuals to act like professionals and not bring their personal issues to work.

If one or both can't do that then I'd expect them to be disciplined under the 'conduct' category. This would usually start with a verbal warning unless the misconduct was severe enough to classify as gross misconduct in which case they could be fired immediately.

I wouldn't expect a business to pay off anyone for being stupid enough to engage in a workplace relationship if they're incapable of acting professionally in the event it doesn't work out.

I think it would surely depend on the employer?

If a workplace has a policy of not allowing relationships between staff (which is unusual), then their disciplinary/notice period policies are possibly going to be similarly unusual.

Try to write in the first person, rather than random hypotheticals. Something like:

"I had an affair with my boss and now I'm too embarrassed to work there. Do I have to serve my notice period?"

Ok

From what you're trying to say
There is company guidance in place discouraging relationships and two relatively senior people had a relationship which has now ended poorly

1. yes the senior person might be spoken to by hr about breaching the guidelines but it would be very much along the lines of 'see what happens when you do this' 2 the more junior person ( which I'm assuming is you) should still be treated professionally by her boss . If you choose to move on because its awkward etc you of course can ask hr to waive your long notice period which they often do however you seem to be asking if they would pay you off which I don't believe they would offer you.

However if you feel you are being discriminated against or harassed that's a different story but if it's simply a case of being uncomfortable for you than you wouldn't be paid off
Both parties sound fairly senior (long notice period) so would be expected to behave professionally.

Corrblimey and crazycrazylady both correct.
The job has always been the issue aside from the "friendship" I inherited the role. I am asking how best to leave?

You could try raising a grievance if you feel the repercussions are not being fairly handled or request a transfer. Is the affair known in the workplace? If you want to leave sooner than notice period I doubt you would be paid for the full duration.

Why don’t you have a chat with ACAS OP, they’ll be able to give you some advice. Or if you’re in a union speak with them. It’s going to be a bit difficult for people on here to give useful advice without all the info.

Does your organisation really have a policy that states not to have an affair?

Every question you ask depends on your contract, policies, the circumstances and anything which has become customs and practice in your work.

So no one can answer you with any certainty.

A 6 month notice period would suggest you're pretty senior?