Family Members and Employment

HR 2.5

Close family members and relatives such as children, spouses, siblings, parents and grandparents will not be hired where they are supervised by another family member. Further, such relatives will not be placed in positions where they work with or have access to sensitive information regarding a close family member.

Purpose:

• To help prevent problems of supervision, confidentiality and morale.

Commentary/Procedural Points:

• Employing several members of one family can cause a perception of unfair hiring practices and discrimination. 

October 15, 2013