The employment of relatives in the same area of an organization may cause serious conflicts and problems with favoritism and TM morale. In addition to claims of partiality in treatment at work, personal conflicts from outside the work environment can be carried over into day-to-day working relationships.
For purposes of this policy, a relative is any person who is related by blood or marriage, or whose relationship with the employee is similar to that of persons who are related by blood or marriage.
Although Ivey’s has no prohibition against employing relatives of current TM’s, we are committed to monitoring situations in which such relationships exist in the same area. In case of actual or potential problems, Ivey’s will take prompt action. This can include reassignment or, if necessary, termination of employment for one or both of the individuals involved.
Policy No. 105 Issued 1/1/2008 Applicable 8/23/2012