Employment of Relatives

Summary of Policy

This policy states that employees should not hire or directly supervise family members, or participate in institutional decisions concerning family members with several exceptions.

Affected Parties

All Groups

Policy Statement

Dartmouth College
Employment Policies and Procedures

Employment of Relatives/Nepotism

Employees should not hire or directly supervise family members, or participate in institutional decisions concerning family members, unless (a) the hiring has been approved in advance by the responsible Dean or Vice President, (b) the Dean or Vice President has determined that procedures to avoid or reasonably manage conflicts of interest are feasible, and (c) such procedures have been put into place. 

 

Policy ID

032-0019

Effective Date

April 25, 2008

Last Revised Date

October 31, 2020

Division

Office of the President

Office of Primary Responsibility

Office of Human Resources (HR)

Last Reviewed Date

October 31, 2020

Next Review Date

2025