What Is the Lasw on Nepotism in Employment in Colorado?
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Nepotism is typically only outlawed in certain public employment. Private employers may issue their own policies on nepotism, but they are not legal obligations. However, private firms must legally and ethically follow diversity policies when recruiting and promoting, otherwise they risk violating important anti-discrimination laws.
In Colorado, there is no statutory prohibition, but general rules of ethics or county hiring policies may apply to nepotism in government jobs. A written request to the appropriate Board of Ethics for determination of potential conflict may be made. In private employment, it is a matter of employer policy.
For further discussion, please see:
http://www.uccs.edu/~vcaf/docs/300-006%20Conflict%20of%20Interest%20and%20Nepotism.pdf
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=DPA-DHR%2FDHRLayout&cid=1232982641664&pagename=DHRWrapper
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_13397820