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# 6.8 Employment of relatives

The Company follows a merit-based approach and does not prohibit employment of relatives.

**However:**

1. No employee may supervise or report to a relative.
2. Employees must not participate in hiring, evaluation, promotion, compensation, discipline, or termination decisions involving a relative.
3. Relatives include immediate and extended family members, domestic or live-in partners, and equivalent close relationships.
4. Any change in relationship status after employment must be disclosed promptly.