EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES

The University may employ qualified relatives as long as such employment does not involve a supervisor/subordinate relationship between relatives and does not create a real or perceived conflict of interest or result in harassment or discrimination. A relative of an Employee will not be permitted to work in the same department as the Employee. The relative may be employed in another department. For purposes of this Policy only, “relative” includes the following:

Employees in supervisor/subordinate relationships who marry, become related by marriage, or otherwise become involved in close, personal relationships while employed by the University will also be subject to the provisions of this Policy. Employees are required to disclose such relationships to the University so that appropriate action consistent with this Policy may be taken. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, up to and including separation of employment. The University will determine if one or both of the Employees must transfer to another department or separate their employment.

This Policy applies to all classifications of employment, including Full-Time, Part-Time, Interns, Unpaid Volunteers, and Temporary classifications.