Hello Sir, I joined the company in 2020 & my sister was already married 10 years before and staying with her in-laws, but in 2022, she joined in the same company, and her reporting supervisor came to me as I was handling a team on 28 people, but on Oct 2024 HR connected us and stated as per nepotism policy you guys cannot continue please resign with immediate effect and locked all our ID's.
My name and her Name did not match but my mother's name, as per the documents is matching and that was proof, but when my sister joined, it was informed to HR & manager, but they left the organization, so i dont have any proof to give which states I have informed, could you please help me on this?
From India, Navi Mumbai
My name and her Name did not match but my mother's name, as per the documents is matching and that was proof, but when my sister joined, it was informed to HR & manager, but they left the organization, so i dont have any proof to give which states I have informed, could you please help me on this?
From India, Navi Mumbai
Nepotism means getting a relative an employment by influencing or using some power. If you had used it for your sister, then the management can terminate either or both of you. But the management cannot ask you to resign without any proof of nepotism. If your powers in the company was such that you can influence the appointing authority and induct your sister or relatives then only the charge of nepotism will stand. On the other hand, if you were not having any influence in the HR or appointing authority and you had not influenced them in any manner so that your sister could get a job, but your sister applied for the job, attended interview and based on her qualification and performance in the interview she was selected, the management cannot do anything simply on the ground that the employee is a relative of you. Moreover, at the time of her appointment the nepotism policy should be in place. After two three years of service they cannot initiate such an action against your sister. Defend it.
From India, Kannur
4293From India, Kannur
Dear ARF Khan,
Thank you for raising this important issue on CiteHR. I understand you and your sister were both employed by the same company and following the discovery of a familial relationship (via your mother's maiden name), you were both summarily dismissed in October 2024.
I note that you are posting about this incident three months after it occurred. While I understand that these situations can be distressing and it may take time to seek advice, it would be helpful to understand why there has been a delay in addressing this matter publicly.
The actions taken by your former employer raise serious concerns regarding due process and fair treatment. Dismissing employees with immediate effect and locking their access without any prior consultation or opportunity to respond is, highly irregular and suggests a lack of adherence to standard HR practices.
While many organisations have nepotism policies, these policies are typically implemented with a degree of sensitivity and consideration. A common approach is to allow the affected parties a reasonable period to decide how to proceed, which may involve one individual seeking alternative employment within the company or elsewhere. The abrupt nature of your dismissal, without any such option, appears disproportionate and raises questions about the true motivation behind the company's actions.
You mentioned that your sister informed HR and her manager of your relationship when she joined the company. Although these individuals have since left the organisation, their awareness of the situation at the time is a crucial point. Do you have any documentation, such as emails or internal communications, that might corroborate this? Even if you don't have direct proof, could you provide the names of the HR representative and manager who were aware of the situation? This information could be relevant if you decide to pursue legal action.
Furthermore, it is important to understand whether any other factors contributed to your dismissal. Were there any performance concerns, disciplinary issues, or allegations of misconduct? The fact that your IDs were locked immediately suggests a level of suspicion that goes beyond a simple application of a nepotism policy. Was there any suggestion of impropriety or collusion between you and your sister?
Finally, while this forum can provide general advice and support, it cannot replace professional legal counsel. If you consider it appropriate, then you may consult with a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your specific circumstances and explore your legal remedies
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
Thank you for raising this important issue on CiteHR. I understand you and your sister were both employed by the same company and following the discovery of a familial relationship (via your mother's maiden name), you were both summarily dismissed in October 2024.
I note that you are posting about this incident three months after it occurred. While I understand that these situations can be distressing and it may take time to seek advice, it would be helpful to understand why there has been a delay in addressing this matter publicly.
The actions taken by your former employer raise serious concerns regarding due process and fair treatment. Dismissing employees with immediate effect and locking their access without any prior consultation or opportunity to respond is, highly irregular and suggests a lack of adherence to standard HR practices.
While many organisations have nepotism policies, these policies are typically implemented with a degree of sensitivity and consideration. A common approach is to allow the affected parties a reasonable period to decide how to proceed, which may involve one individual seeking alternative employment within the company or elsewhere. The abrupt nature of your dismissal, without any such option, appears disproportionate and raises questions about the true motivation behind the company's actions.
You mentioned that your sister informed HR and her manager of your relationship when she joined the company. Although these individuals have since left the organisation, their awareness of the situation at the time is a crucial point. Do you have any documentation, such as emails or internal communications, that might corroborate this? Even if you don't have direct proof, could you provide the names of the HR representative and manager who were aware of the situation? This information could be relevant if you decide to pursue legal action.
Furthermore, it is important to understand whether any other factors contributed to your dismissal. Were there any performance concerns, disciplinary issues, or allegations of misconduct? The fact that your IDs were locked immediately suggests a level of suspicion that goes beyond a simple application of a nepotism policy. Was there any suggestion of impropriety or collusion between you and your sister?
Finally, while this forum can provide general advice and support, it cannot replace professional legal counsel. If you consider it appropriate, then you may consult with a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your specific circumstances and explore your legal remedies
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
Dear ARF Khan,
In my opinion do not resign from your end.
It is understood from your post that rules or policy does not exist in your company which restricts the employment of keen or relatives from the posting.
The nepotism, what your HR is saying is their brain child. Because nepotism lies with behavior and action, if one does so to give favour to his/her man ignoring others and quality.
From India, Mumbai
In my opinion do not resign from your end.
It is understood from your post that rules or policy does not exist in your company which restricts the employment of keen or relatives from the posting.
The nepotism, what your HR is saying is their brain child. Because nepotism lies with behavior and action, if one does so to give favour to his/her man ignoring others and quality.
From India, Mumbai
Dear ARF Khan,
In my opinion do not resign from your end.
It is understood from your post that rules or policy does not exist in your company which restricts the employment of keen or relatives from the posting.
The nepotism, what your HR is saying is their brain child. Because nepotism lies with behavior and action, if one does so to give favour to his/her man ignoring others and quality.
From India, Mumbai
In my opinion do not resign from your end.
It is understood from your post that rules or policy does not exist in your company which restricts the employment of keen or relatives from the posting.
The nepotism, what your HR is saying is their brain child. Because nepotism lies with behavior and action, if one does so to give favour to his/her man ignoring others and quality.
From India, Mumbai
I believe there was no domestic inquiry conducted and/or an opportunity was provided to you two to explain your view point. In addition, the nepotism policy was not indicated to you relevant. Without which the action of your co. is illegal. I also believe you have been handed atleast 3 reviews by now and they are satisfactory so far as your performances are concerned. I feel the resignation insisted is unwarranted, unethical & illegal. You have to take all possible measures to protect your interest.
From India, Bangalore
From India, Bangalore
Mr. Khan
let me understand
You and your sister were working in the same company.
She was reporting to you, which you allowed and HR allowed.
If she reported the matter to HR, then there must be some proof (email, etc.)
So either neither of you reported and informed HR or did it orally
Or perhaps your sister just told them you work here and no one told your manager of it when she was put in your team. I suspect you also did not intimate it to him.
I suspect someone complained to HR, else they would not just find out 2 years later.
Further, you slept on this for... 4 months
Did you take any action on it? You have not stated the same
From India, Mumbai
let me understand
You and your sister were working in the same company.
She was reporting to you, which you allowed and HR allowed.
If she reported the matter to HR, then there must be some proof (email, etc.)
So either neither of you reported and informed HR or did it orally
Or perhaps your sister just told them you work here and no one told your manager of it when she was put in your team. I suspect you also did not intimate it to him.
I suspect someone complained to HR, else they would not just find out 2 years later.
Further, you slept on this for... 4 months
Did you take any action on it? You have not stated the same
From India, Mumbai
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