The employment of relatives can cause various problems, including charges of favoritism, conflicts of interest, family discord and scheduling conflicts that work to the disadvantage of both Nxtbook Media and its employees. Therefore, it is the policy of Nxtbook Media not to hire a close relative of any current employee in any capacity. For purposes of this policy, the term “close relative” includes the following relationships, whether established by blood, marriage, or other legal action; mother, father, husband, wife, son, daughter, sister, brother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, step-child, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece, or cousin.
When a situation occurs which results in a violation of this policy (whether because of the marriage of two employees or some other circumstance), one of the employees involved may be required to change positions, resign, or otherwise be discharged. The need for a resignation or discharge will be determined by Nxtbook Media in its sole discretion. Should a resignation be required, the involved employees will be permitted to determine which of them will resign and will be required to inform Nxtbook Media of their decision within a two-month period after the violation begins.
If the employees cannot make a decision, Nxtbook Media will decide in its sole discretion which individual will remain employed.