2007-08-30 16:25:39 · 10 answers · asked by Yoyo 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Law & Legal
Although it looks like the courts still get cases on this from time to time, many companies do have rules that prohibit the hiring of relatives or spouses. It has less to do with having to have two people off if something happens (I've never heard an employer say that), but more to do with managing possible conflicts of interest. You can't have one person manage or supervise a relative and expect other employees to believe that there is impartial treatment. If one employee doesn't do well, it can also cause conflicts with the other. It is up to individual companies so far though.
2007-08-30 17:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by Tracey T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legality does not play into this.
If it is company policy to not hire friends and relatives, that is the company's perogative and nothing can be done.
Age, sex, race, religion & disabilities are protected by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, being related to someone is not.
2007-08-30 17:04:07 · answer #2 · answered by Gem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes -- Some companies have a policy to prevent family problems from getting into the company.
Plus, it can sometimes be uncomfortable -- I worked with my mom when I was 19 -- it was just temporary (entering data for their new database) but I felt uncomfortable at times.
2007-08-30 17:13:40 · answer #3 · answered by mj69catz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it is their practice. This will usually be stated in their handbook or in written policies/procedures. The company is not violating any employment-related laws by following this type of policy. However, if it is not there practice, they are probably not hiring you for some other reason. That reason could be violating some Federal, State, or employment-related laws.
2007-08-30 18:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by socialism_for_the_soul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it's legal. It's not an uncommon policy for companies to have. It was even more common in the past, maybe 30 years ago it was very common.
2007-08-30 17:59:34 · answer #5 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I don't remember what the correct term is but basically, the company doesn't want to hire brother/sister, son/father etc... because if there is a death, wedding etc. in the family they would have to let 2 people off work.
2007-08-30 16:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by luv my animals 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Legal - Yes
Normally referred to as a "Nepotism Policy" and includes a listing of relatives.
2007-08-31 04:48:10 · answer #7 · answered by Squat1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe so... I have worked at large companies that have that policy.
I assure you the places I worked at have lawyers and should have a clue.
2007-08-30 16:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by Jeff H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because sometimes it is in the company guidelines.
2007-08-30 16:30:49 · answer #9 · answered by Rene S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a clause in their ethics section.
2007-08-30 16:31:08 · answer #10 · answered by heysifti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋