There is no place for nepotism at USPS – Federal regulations prohibit favoritism in hiring, promotions
August 21, 2026 The Postal Service is marking USPS Ethics Awareness Week by reminding employees that nepotism is prohibited in the workplace. Under federal law, USPS employees cannot hire, promote or advocate for a relative — including a spouse, parent, child, sibling, aunt, uncle, cousin, niece, nephew, in-law, stepparent, stepsibling or half-sibling. A reporting relationship … Read more
