Close relatives of employees may be hired by the University, but not in a position which involves a direct supervisory relationship with a Relative. Further. No employee may work in a position in which he or she has the authority to influence, directly or indirectly, any term or condition of employment of the Relative. Relatives are considered a spouse, ex-spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, step-relatives and in-laws. This policy applies to all full-time, part-time, temporary and student worker positions.