Anti-Nepotism Policy

To establish provisions to ensure that no individual is advantaged in securing and/or maintaining full or part-time employment at Seneca due to nepotism.  

This policy applies to all Seneca employees. 

None.

In keeping with the intent of this policy the following provisions shall apply:

1. Full-time and/or part-time employees cannot be directly or indirectly supervised by a member of their family or by an individual with whom they have an intimate personal relationship. Supervision is defined as, but not limited to: the granting or denying of a benefit; including assignment of work; providing direction or instructions to members of a work group; assigning or coordinating projects; or engaging in disciplinary or evaluative functions. Exceptions may be considered under extenuating circumstances by the Vice-President of Human Resources.
2. Individuals who are being considered for a position at Seneca are required to identify any Seneca employee who is a family member and/or individuals with whom they have an intimate personal relationship. This identification shall be made before and/or during the application process, in confidence, to the Hiring Manager and the Director of Human Resources Services.
3. Relationships formed after employment, are subject to (1) and (2). Personal and familial relationships that are in conflict with this policy must be declared to the directing administrator and recorded with the VP of Human Resources.
4. Upon reviewing any existing reporting arrangements that may be in conflict with this policy, and where it is determined by the directing supervisor that circumstances warrant an arrangement cease, provisions of the collective agreement(s) or the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrative Staff employees shall apply.
5. Administrators are responsible and accountable for the application of the Policy as an administrative employee, supervisor, hiring manager and/or candidate in a competition. Failure to abide by the Policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
6. The office of the Vice-President, Human Resources shall be responsible for addressing and resolving any issues arising out of the introduction, implementation and ongoing administration of this Policy.

• Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrative Employees 

• Recruitment, Selection, Orientation, Promotion and Performance Development Policy

• None.

Approval Date: 2011