Never badmouth a former supervisor, co-worker, or organization in an interview situation.

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This case is a fine bit of regulatory work by FINRA. The AWC clearly sets forth the fact pattern, explains why the self-regulatory organization opted to go after the supervisor, and provides compelling rationale for the sanctions imposed.

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"As a supervisor, I am aware of the job performance of people coming into our organization, that is part of our credentialing process, " Kesling said.

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Under the organization's new policy on closer personal relationships in the workplace, a supervisor who has an intimate personal relationship with a subordinate must report that relationship to the ethics adviser, his or her supervisor or the human resources department "to seek resolution of potential conflict of interests and workplace fairness concerns, " the new standards say.

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