i believe someone where i work was promoted under false pretences

[bobster1994]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland

not actually me but my stepfather rather. theres this guy where he works whose father-in-law is a manager there. said father in law promoted the guy to supervisor, and when asked why, he said that, "he needed the raise to pay to support his new son". the father in law mentioned nothing of skill when he said why he hired him, and my stepfather seems to be a better fit for that position, in both skill, experience, and management experience. I remember in one of my classes in high school there being some sort of law that states you cant hire someone for personal reasons. would the same apply in this situation?

 

[Proserpina]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland

not actually me but my stepfather rather. theres this guy where he works whose father-in-law is a manager there. said father in law promoted the guy to supervisor, and when asked why, he said that, "he needed the raise to pay to support his new son". the father in law mentioned nothing of skill when he said why he hired him, and my stepfather seems to be a better fit for that position, in both skill, experience, and management experience. I remember in one of my classes in high school there being some sort of law that states you cant hire someone for personal reasons. would the same apply in this situation?

You're mistaken. There is absolutely no law preventing an employer for hiring or promoting his/her best friend, gardener, dog-sitter, whatever.

 

[bobster1994]

ok thank you for clarifying

 

[CSO286]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maryland

not actually me but my stepfather rather. theres this guy where he works whose father-in-law is a manager there. said father in law promoted the guy to supervisor, and when asked why, he said that, "he needed the raise to pay to support his new son". the father in law mentioned nothing of skill when he said why he hired him, and my stepfather seems to be a better fit for that position, in both skill, experience, and management experience. I remember in one of my classes in high school there being some sort of law that states you cant hire someone for personal reasons. would the same apply in this situation?

Nepotism or other favortism is not illegal. It may often go against general company policy (like having immedaite family members as direct reports), but it is not illegal.

 

[cbg]

In the political arena, there can be (and are) laws regarding nepotism. In the private sector, not so much.

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

If it was not for nepotism and favoritism most corporations in the US would have different management.