To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Adoption of County Policies Regarding Anti-Nepotism and Non-Fraternization, Abusive Conduct, and Lactation Accommodation
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached resolutions approving the following policies:
1. Anti-Nepotism and Non-Fraternization;
2. Abusive Conduct; and
3. Lactation Accommodation.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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DISCUSSION:
The County of Humboldt has a commitment to fostering a professional work environment where all employees are treated fairly, impartially, and with respect. Human Resources is in the process of creating and updating countywide policies to further this commitment. This process includes collaboration with all county departments and involved labor groups. Countywide policies provide a valuable resource to clearly establish conditions of employment at the County of Humboldt, rights and protections of employees, and the procedures to follow related to each topic.
The first policy addresses nepotism and fraternization. Nepotism involves favoritism in employment matters based upon a family relationship. The proposed policy creates guidelines to protect the County of Humboldt, and individual employees, by providing a set of rules to follow to eliminate participation in behavior that could be perceived as nepotism and could result in favoritism or biased treatment of employees. Under the policy an employee is restricted from influencing any employment decision related to a member of their immediate family. Fraternization is a relationship that falls outside of normal work-related interactions; usually romantic or sexual in nature. Relationships of this nature between supervisors and subordinates can create a lack of objectivity toward a subordinate's job performance, the perception of favoritism by other employees, and the potential for sexual harassment or discrimination complai...
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