USPS: Rules about using your position to benefit people you are close to

USPS employees are prohibited from taking direct or indirect action related to a relative’s postal career.

July 7, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees that federal ethics laws and regulations prohibit them from using their positions to benefit family, friends and business partners. Managers who become aware that an employee is or will be in a direct reporting structure to a relative or significant other should immediately consult with Human … Read more

There are laws that apply while you work for USPS and after you leave

Federal ethics laws place certain restrictions on employees after they leave USPS.

March 3, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees that federal ethics laws place certain restrictions on them while working at USPS — and after they leave the organization. Here are some important rules to keep in mind: • Employees working on matters involving outside companies — such as contracts, projects, licenses, applications or investigations … Read more

USPS: Employees aren’t allowed to work on matters that benefit their own interests

The Postal Service wants to remind employees to perform their duties with integrity, including following the rules on impartiality.