I suggest addressing the problem with several points. First, forcing employees to share rooms can be construed as encroaching on their personal time and space, which could quickly drain morale and productivity.

Second, in the era of #MeToo, the specter of sexual harassment is one companies should scrupulously guard against. While it can occur in almost any setting, removing the more obviously problematic situations, such as sharing a room, seems a prudent measure to stave off potential damages ranging from lawsuits to jail time.

Last, forced room-sharing may violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. Compelling workers with an accommodated medical condition to share a room without full privacy for their medications or medical equipment could easily result in legal complications for the company.

If management refuses to budge, suggest the company at least give workers the option of getting a single room and paying only the difference. It is an imperfect solution, but it offers a chance to snooze rather than seethe in an uncomfortable situation. E