Love may be blooming at your workplace as Valentine’s Day approaches. For savvy business owners, this may be a good time to review (or draft) your “no fraternization” policy.

While The Beatles may have sang “All You Need Is Love,” an office romance may be the last thing you business needs. It can lead to tension in the office and at times, lawsuits. Having a “no fraternization” policy in place may help avoid personal and legal drama in the workplace.

Here are five tips to get you started with your office’s fraternization policy:

To make your office’s “no fraternization” policy work, business owners may want to consult an employment law attorney to make sure their rules aren’t breaking any hearts laws.

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  • Kristen Cavallari, Miguel Medina and Dating at Work (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
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