September 16, 2022 The Postal Service is offering employees another reminder about the rules for participating in political activities under the Hatch Act. The Hatch Act is a law that prohibits federal employees from engaging in certain political activity while on duty, while wearing a federal uniform or identification badge, while on federal property or…
August 29, 2022 USPS wants employees to follow the Hatch Actâs rules on politicking in the workplace. The Hatch Act is a law that prohibits Postal Service and other federal employees from engaging in political activity while on duty, while wearing a uniform, while on federal property or while inside a federal vehicle. These rules…
June 8, 2022 The Postal Service wants you to know about the rules that apply to retirees and other former employees. After leaving USPS, former employees may accept a new job with any employer. Depending on what their postal duties were, they may be prohibited from interacting with the Postal Service for a certain time…
May 27, 2022 The Postal Service is reminding employees that they must not misuse their postal position or their time while on the clock. Here are some rules to follow: ⢠Donât use your postal title or authority to benefit yourself or your acquaintances. This includes endorsing nonpostal businesses, organizations or other entities. ⢠Donât…
April 28, 2022 The Postal Service is reminding all employees of their duty to protect the sanctity of the mail and to treat each piece of mail with care. The public relies on the organization to deliver important items such as gifts for loved ones, medications, election ballots and utility bill payments. When customers entrust…
April 25, 2022 The Postal Service wants employees and contractors to remember theyâre prohibited from speaking on behalf of the organization without permission on websites, blogs and other forms of social media. Under the organizationâs policy, employees must receive written permission from the USPS social media and legal teams and the appropriate vice president before…
October 7, 2021 The Postal Service is reminding employees to not reveal personally identifiable information to co-workers who donât need to know that information. The Privacy Act of 1974 prohibits sharing most personal information with anyone at all, unless one of the lawâs exceptions applies. The actâs âneed to knowâ exception allows personal information to…
September 10, 2021 The Postal Service wants to remind employees of the rules related to misuse of time, including what your obligations are while on duty. Federal regulations require USPS employees to use their on-the-clock time in an honest effort to perform their official duties. Generally, personal activities should not be conducted during duty hours….
