Postal Service’s rules for accepting gifts from co-workers

November 28, 2023 It’s the season of giving — and of ethics reminders about gift exchange among Postal Service employees. A gift is considered anything that has monetary value. Items not considered gifts include food and drink that are not part of a meal (soft drinks, doughnuts and the like) and items intended for presentation,…

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USPS: Holiday ethics – Be careful about outside gifts

November 26, 2021 Now that the holiday season is here, the Postal Service wants to remind employees to be mindful of the rules concerning gifts from outside sources. Employees generally cannot accept gifts given because of the employee’s official position or from customers, vendors, suppliers, mailers, contractors, business partners, local businesses or other outside entities….

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