December 11, 2023 The USPS Ethics and Legal Compliance Office has published the latest edition of its annual Holiday Ethics Guide to help employees comply with regulations. The publication explains certain guidelines that apply to receiving gifts from outside sources: • Employees may never accept a cash or cash equivalent gift from an outside source. • Soliciting…
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,…
With the holiday season underway, the USPS Ethics Office wants to remind employees about the rules regarding gifts. Employees may not accept gifts from contractors, vendors, suppliers or customers. Employees also may not accept gifts given to them because of their Postal Service positions. Here are some guidelines about gifts from outside sources: • An…
