Whether it’s a flirtation in the coffee kitchen or a romantic relationship with a team member, interpersonal connections at work are not uncommon. Almost half of all Germans have had a romance at work. But how much privacy is allowed—and where does the responsibility of HR and managers begin?

In an interview with Markt und Mittelstand, Dr. Thomas Gennert explains why romantic relationships at work are usually a private matter from a legal perspective—and when they can become a problem.