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Can any of you good people out there help me understand the definition of nepotism when a policy refers to "circles of degree?"
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  • Peyton Irby MSPeyton Irby MS 139 Posts
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    mississippi law uses the term "degrees" of kinship in inheritance matters. probably has the same meaning as "circles". what the policy is trying to say is how close the family relationship must be to invoke the nepotism policy. some employers spell out the kinship required, i.e. parent, child, grandchild, first cousin, in-laws, and on down the line. management clearly understanding what is and is not permitted is the bottom line regardless of the terms used.
    Peyton Irby
    Editor, Mississippi Employment Law Letter
    Watkins Ludlam Winter & Stennis, P.A.
    (601) 949-4810
    [email]pirby@watkinsludlam.com[/email]
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  • MS HRMS HR 186 Posts
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    Mr. Irby,
    Thank you for your reply. But exactly which family members constitute which circle or degree?
    Thanks
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