USPS: Do you know the rules on nepotism in the workplace?
Reporting relationships between relatives can raise workplace environment concerns beyond ethics regulations.
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USPS prohibits nepotism in the workplace: Employees can’t hire or promote a relative
August 16, 2024 The Postal Service is marking USPS Ethics Awareness Week by reminding employees that nepotism is prohibited in the workplace. Under the rules, USPS employees cannot hire or promote a relative, which is defined as a spouse, parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, cousin, niece, nephew, in-law, stepparent, stepsibling or half sibling. Employees are … Read more
USPS: Employees must not misuse their postal position or time while on the clock
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: • Don’t use your postal title or authority to benefit yourself or your acquaintances. This includes endorsing nonpostal businesses, organizations or other entities. • Don’t … Read more
USPS: Know the rules about seeking other jobs
The Postal Service wants employees to follow the rules on seeking employment outside the organization. Federal law and the government’s standards of ethical conduct don’t prohibit postal workers from seeking a job with any particular employer. However, employees can’t seek or accept another job if it presents a conflict of interest with their current duties. … Read more