Beyond the explicit policies, you should also think about the company culture and how accepting your employer appears to be of office romances. While policies prohibiting dating may not withstand a court challenge, you should still be prepared to face the consequences (including termination) if you follow your heart and disregard the policy.
[header] How to go about office romance [title] Read up on your company policy regarding office romance (if one exists). [step] Some companies have " anti-fraternization policies " that prohibit or discourage dating your coworkers. You can ask your hr person what is and is not acceptable if the policies seem unclear.