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Yes, there are definitely risks you should assess when hiring relatives. The biggest isn’t a legal risk but more a question of morale. Nepotism can also make you liable for family status discrimination to the extent relatives get or are perceived as getting preferred treatment. Here are some excellent resources from HRI that you can use to get a handle on the situation and protect your organization. Still owe you you answers to 2 more questions, which are out to Alan. Will relay them as soon as they come in.
https://hrinsider.ca/hiring-employment-of-relatives-2/
https://hrinsider.ca/anti-nepotism-policy/
https://hrinsider.ca/nepotism-quiz/
https://hrinsider.ca/quiz-which-company-committed-family-discrimination/