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HUMAN
RESOURCE POLICY MANUAL
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Purpose:
To clearly define The University of Alabama's policy regarding the standards for close relatives working for the University in the same or different departments.Policy:
The University of Alabama permits the employment of qualified relatives of employees as long as such employment does not, in the opinion of the University, create actual conflicts of interest. For purposes of this policy, "immediate family" is defined as a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, first cousin, corresponding in-law, "step" relation or any member of the employee's household. The University will use sound judgment in the placement of related employees in accordance with the following guidelines:
- Individuals who are related by blood, marriage, or reside in the same household are permitted to work in the same University department, provided no direct reporting or supervisor to subordinate relationship exists. That is, no employee is permitted to work within " the chain of command" when one relative's work responsibilities, salary, hours, career progress, benefits or other terms and conditions of employment could be influenced by the other relative.
- Related employees may have no influence over the wages, hours, benefits, career progress and other terms and conditions of the other related staff members.
- Employees who marry while employed, or become part of the same household are treated in accordance with these guidelines. That is, if in the opinion of the University, a conflict arises as a result of the relationship, one of the employees may be transferred at the earliest practicable time.
Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Administration of the University.
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