Are you looking for a second job? Federal ethics rules limit the options for USPS employees

March 19, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees that they can seek second jobs, but certain types of supplemental employment are not permitted. Federal ethics regulations prohibit USPS employees from engaging in outside employment that conflicts with or affects their postal duties. Additionally, Postal Service employees cannot: • Work for a commercial mail receiving … Read more

Federal ethics rules limit the options for USPS employees seeking a second job

January 29, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees that they can seek second jobs, but certain types of supplemental employment are not permitted. Federal ethics regulations prohibit USPS employees from engaging in outside employment that conflicts with or affects their postal duties. Additionally, Postal Service employees cannot: • Work for a commercial mail receiving … Read more

USPS: Know the rules about outside activities

If you’re a Postal Service employee, the organization wants you to remember the rules on engaging in activities outside USPS. These activities can include working for other employers while still holding a postal job, serving on an outside board or volunteering for a group. Federal ethics regulations don’t prohibit you from engaging in any outside … Read more

USPS offers ‘moonlighting’ reminder

The Postal Service wants you to remember the rules on “moonlighting” — working for other employers while continuing to work for USPS. Federal ethics regulations don’t prohibit you from engaging in outside activities — unless doing so would cause a conflict with your official duties. This would happen if the outside activity creates a financial … Read more