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Employment of Near Relatives
Consistent with the University’s policy on equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment, the appointment of a near relative in the same department may be permitted. The appointment must be justified as being in the best interests of the University; reasonable safeguards against conflict of interest must be implemented; and the appointment must be approved by the chancellor or by the director of Human Resources or their designee before an offer to hire is made. For the purpose of this policy, a near relative is defined as a spouse, domestic partner, parent, child (including the child of a domestic partner), or sibling. In-laws and step-relatives in the relationships listed, including relatives of the domestic partner who would be covered if the domestic partner were the employee’s spouse, are also defined as near relatives.
Prior approval is also required for two employees to remain in the same department, once they become near relatives. If approved, reasonable safeguards against conflict of interest must be implemented immediately.
If a near relative leaves and then seeks to return to working in a department with a near relative, after a break in service with that department, a new request form shall be submitted for review prior to a hiring decision.
Policy and Other Related Resources
- UC Santa Barbara Policy and Procedures - Employment of Near Relatives
- University of California Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM), Section 21.G
- University of California Business and Finance Bulletin G-39, Conflict of Interest Policy
- University Of California Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy Regarding Academic and Staff Employment
Forms
Questions? Contact Melinda Crawford at (805) 893-5781