In an "at will" employment relationship an employer can set the terms and condions much as it sees fit (absent actionable discrimination).Ã¯Â¿Â½This includes who can work together. Therefore, unless there is a union or like agreement, employment contract, etc. to the contrary, your employer's actions are perfectly legal.Ã¯Â¿Â½As a practical matter, many companies don't allow for couples to work together. Workplace romances can lead to tension and loss of productvity in the workplace, not to mention some unscrupulous couples may team up to in order to commit theft, etc.