In fact, when it comes to love at work, most dating experts are clear about what they recommend: Dont do it. But, of course, people ignore relationship advice all the time. Over half of American workers have had a crush on a co-worker, according to the Society for Human Resource Management.

Is it OK to have a relationship in the workplace?

There is nothing in law which restricts co-workers from engaging in relationships. Under such policies employees can be required to declare a relationship if one arises. Stricter employment policies may require one of the employees to move departments or even leave the business, he said.