3.3 Employment of Relatives
- Policy Statement
Spouses, domestic partners, and relatives of employees are encouraged to explore employment opportunities with the University. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of the applicant’s professional qualifications for available positions and will comply with the guidelines with the Conflicts of Interest and Commitment Policy.
The university shall not employ any person related to a successor or any trustee that are Family Members unless by the recommendation of the President to the Board of Trustees. No Family Members shall be employed full-time by the same administrative department or academic unit of the university unless by recommendation of the President to the Board of Trustees. No department head or unit administrator may supervise or evaluate the job performance of such an individual, nor may they be in a position to influence the salary or promotion of such an individual.
Violations of this policy existing as of the date of the adoption of this policy have been granted exemption from its terms.
- Definition of Family Member
Spouse, child, stepchild, parent, sibling of a Member of the University Community. For purposes of the employment of Family Members at Piedmont University, grandparent, grandchild, father-in-law, mother-in-law, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece, or the spouse of any such person; brother- or sister-in-law; or foster parent or foster child are also included.