

These and several other cases demonstrate that Cupid’s arrow can often miss its mark and have unwanted consequences in the workplace. When it is caught, it will be rapidly thrown back to the first group.

One group throws the 'chhoung' to the other group. Ten or 20 people comprise each group, standing in two rows opposite each other. Or a California case involving a man who was demoted after allegedly gifting his boss a stuffed animal, chocolates, and a romantic greeting card. A game played especially on the first nightfall of the Khmer New Year by two groups of boys and girls. Take for example, a case in the Southern District involving a secretary who received an inappropriate Valentine’s Day card from her boss and upon complaining, was threatened with loss of her vacation days. Hosting any holiday themed event or employee activity may seem like an easy opportunity to boost morale however, as far as Valentine’s Day is concerned, a closer look at the legal landscape and the reality of workplace relationships should cause employers to think twice before celebrating this romantically-charged holiday.įoremost, employers should know that Cupid Day shenanigans in the workplace have spawned a plethora of litigation. After all, organizations with highly engaged employees outperform those with low employee moral by 202 percent.

Word Count: 5k Tags: Fluff, Valentine’s Day, fluff, post-relationship, did I. The temptation to acknowledge the holiday in some form is understandable, given that a good employer is constantly looking for ways to boost employee engagement and office moral. Summary: After Dan and Phil receive 1000 heart-shaped Post-It notes from fans, Dan decides to make a challenge out of it. With February 14th quickly approaching, employers are no doubt considering whether or not to hold some sort of Valentine’s Day festivity, whether it be a party, themed game, or chocolate exchange.
