Nepotism policies are lawful unless they have an "adverse impact" on women or minority groups (as in the Oakland Scavenger Company case).

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Nepotism policies are generally lawful and can be implemented by companies. However, if a nepotism policy disproportionately affects women or minority groups negatively, it could be considered unlawful under anti-discrimination laws, as was highlighted in the Oakland Scavenger Company case where the policy was challenged for having an adverse impact on minority employees.

Nepotism Policies Are Lawful Unless They Have an "Adverse Impact