Dear [Name of Object of
Affection]:
As we discussed, I
know that this may seem silly or unnecessary to you, but I
really want you to give serious consideration to the matter as
it is very important to me. [Add Other Material As
Appropriate].
I very much value
our relationship and I certainly view it as voluntary,
consensual and welcome. and I have always felt that you feel
the same. However, I know that sometimes an individual may
feel compelled to engage in or continue a relationship against
their will out of concern that it may affect the job or
working relationships.
It is very
important to me that our relationship be on an equal footing
and that you be fully comfortable that our relationship is at
all times fully voluntary and welcome. I want to assure you
that under no circumstances will I allow our relationship or,
should it happen, the end of our relationship, to impact on
your job or our working relationship. Though I know you have
received a copy of [our companyfs] sexual harassment
policy, I am enclosing a copy [Add Specific Reference To
Policy As Appropriate] so that you can read and review it
again. Once you have done so, I would greatly appreciate your
signing this letter below, if you are in agreement with
me.
[Add personal
closing]
Very truly
yours,
[Name]
I have read this
letter and the accompanying sexual harassment policy, and I
understand and agree with what is stated in both this letter
and the sexual harassment policy. My relationship with
[name] has been (and is) voluntary, consensual and
welcome. I also understand that I am free to end this
relationship at any time and, in doing so, it will not
adversely impact on my job.
[Signature of
Object of Affection]
SOURCE: Teresa Butler,
Littler Mendelson, Atlanta, 888-LITTLER
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