Can I get fired for informing the company president about 2 employees that are having an affair?

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Can I get fired for informing the company president about 2 employees that are having an affair?

I been at this company a year and suspect that 2 employees, who are in a higher position than I, are having an affair. At first it look innocent; they would have lunch together every day same time and place. However then I caught them kissing. I feel uncomfortable around them because they’re married to other people. The man is the son-in-law of the ex-owner. The woman has been with the company about 12 years and is good friends with the ex-owner’s wife, who still works for the company. I’m uncomfortable around them because I feel they might be plotting aganist the company or against their spouses.

Asked on May 3, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, California

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Listen, while I applaud your sense of morality and high moral barometer, I would really not suggest that you get involved here.  You really have no obligation to inform anyone about anything and you have absolutely any proof that their actions fall under the guise of "plotting against the company" as you have so stated.  If they are plotting against their spouses that is none of your business.  Just try and steer clear of them and away from the bomb of a situation as it really will explode at some point in time.  Is it possible for you to transfer to a different department within the company so as to avoid seeing them?  Then consider it. 


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