Typically an organization will require employees to disclose a relationship if a potential conflict exists relating to reporting structure, says HR expert Ed Krow. In other words, if youre dating your boss or your direct report, trying to keep things under wraps could spell trouble.

Do you have to disclose a workplace relationship?

Taylor, Jr.: Short answer: It depends. Many employers have policies addressing workplace relationships and can require you to disclose this to HR upfront—especially if it poses a conflict of interest or could impact the organizations bottom line.

Can you get fired for asking a coworker out?

If youve asked your coworker out and he or she is not interested, youll need to leave it at that. Repeatedly asking a coworker out on a date whos already told you that he or she isnt interested in dating you could be considered a hostile work environment, which may end up getting you fired.