You have a high opinion of HR. Often one or both are dumped for violating employment agreements.. making HR and the company's life easier with the least effort.

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matwood 20 hours ago | parent [-]

Not disclosing is generally what violates the employment agreements. Most companies realize that relationships happen at work A LOT. Disclosing allows the companies to make sure they avoid any power dynamic issues. I've known many people across many companies who met their future spouses at work.

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throwaway2037 20 hours ago | parent [-]

It looks like there are no laws that restrict US companies from prohibiting romantic relationships between co-workers. (In reverse: US companies are allowed to prohibit romantic relationships between co-workers.) The practicality: If you did restrict it in employee rules, probably people would do it anyway in secret. It is better for HR to know so they can make sure there isn't a supervisory conflict.

	▲	voakbasda 14 hours ago \| parent [-]
		If prohibited and they do it in secret, then you have a free fireable offense in your pocket. Some employers like to have a stick ready to use on a whim.