This sample policy outlines a set of procedures for employment of related people in order to maintain an atmosphere of fair and impartial treatment of employees. In this policy, the company will not employ individuals whose employment is aligned in such a way that the reporting relationship may accompany favoritism or charges of favoritism that might arise when an employee is responsible for employment decisions that affect a relative or household member.

This document can be used as a general guide to understand and review the employment of related people, policies and procedures. Organizations should continuously update and monitor the processes included in this document to ensure that it reflects business operations.