III. EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

The policy of the Navajo Nation is to comply with all applicable laws that govern the employment relationship between the Navajo Nation and its employees. Consistent with the provisions of applicable laws and policies, the Navajo Nation will not improperly discriminate against any applicant or employee.

The Navajo Nation gives preference in employment to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation in accordance with the provisions of the Navajo Preference in Employment Act (15 N.N.C. §601 - §619).

Whenever necessary, departments and programs may offer preference in employment to other applicants based on funding source requirements; however, in no case may this preference supersede Navajo preference.

1. Full-time employment with the Navajo Nation shall generally be the sole employment of any employee. However, it is recognized that personal situations do occur which might make it necessary for employees to seek supplementary employment.
2. An employee shall not engage in outside or self-employment without prior written approval from the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Director.
3. An employee who secures outside or self-employment without written approval may be subject to dismissal.
4. An employee may not concurrently hold two full-time positions with the Nation.
5. Additional employment should not impair job performance with the Nation. This includes conflicts of interest, neglect of duty, absence from or tardiness to the workstation, and performing duties associated with additional employment during normal working hours.
6. If an employee is absent from his/her job due to outside or selfemployment, the employee shall be required to take leave.
7. Supervisors are responsible for determining whether additional employment adversely affects job performance with the Nation.
8. Honoraria and/or compensation received for occasional seminars, speeches, or presentations are not deemed to be second or outside employment and are not subject to these provisions.

1. To promote consistency and equity in the treatment of all employees, to prevent breaches in confidentiality, to prevent improper influences in employment and to prevent the perception of favoritism, the Navajo Nation will not employ, in any position, the immediate relatives of current employees if:
   1. one is directly supervising the other on a regular basis,
   2. there is potential for creating an adverse effect on supervision, security, or morale, or the potential for a conflict of interest.