Disclosing Relationships
1. Purpose
Recognizing, disclosing, and managing employee conflicts of interest is a crucial part of maintaining integrity on campus and reinforcing a culture of professionalism and the proper use of university resources. This policy provides all Brigham Young University–Hawaii ("BYU–Hawaii" or "university") personnel with the responsibility to avoid or disclose conflicts of interest with relationships.
2. Policy
To avoid the possibility or appearance of impropriety or sexual harassment, personnel and students should avoid dating, romantic, or amorous relationships where a power differential exists. Examples of such relationships include, but are not limited to, a professor or teaching assistant involved in a relationship with his or her student, or a supervisor involved in a relationship with a subordinate employee.
3. Implementation
3.1 Disclosure
If such a relationship exists and both parties want to continue the relationship, the supervisor(s) of both parties must be informed of the relationship, must document the disclosure of the relationship, and must confirm with each of the parties independently that the relationship is voluntary and not unwelcome to either party.
However, as a general rule, dating, romantic, or amorous relationships should not be entered into or continued while one individual in the relationship has the power to either reward or penalize the other in work or in school.
4. Related Policies and Procedures
Disclaimer
The policies on this website (including any university procedures, processes, benefits, courses of conduct, or oral or written statements arising from or related to these policies) do not constitute any legally enforceable contract, obligation, or liability on the part of the university, except to the extent that they are incorporated by reference into a written agreement signed by an authorized university official. These policies do not alter the “at-will” employment status of any university employee hired on an “at-will” basis. The university reserves the right to interpret, revise, or withdraw these policies at any time and at its sole discretion.