Employment of Relatives Policy

Effective Date

Revised Date

Contact

Phone: 607-431-4315
humres@hartwick.edu

Purpose
Policy #6.30: This policy establishes the guidelines and reporting requirements for the employment of employee relatives.

Policy Scope
This policy applies to all employees regardless of employment type

Responsible Office
Human Resources

Spouses and relatives of employees are encouraged to explore employment opportunities with the College and will be considered based on professional criteria and qualifications for specified positions. We recognize the sensitive nature of having family members employed by the same institution. The employment of two individuals of the same family is permissible, but family members may not be placed in employment where one relative supervises the activities of, or has management decisions over, another relative. This policy applies to all classifications of employees, including temporary and part-time. The College may make an exception to this provision of the policy in specific instances, with the approval of the President. For purposes of administering this policy, a relative is considered to be a spouse or domestic partner, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild, and may also include -in-law, nephew, niece, cousin, aunt or uncle.