Special Access

When you get this question, stop and think before you act.

Using your postal contacts or position to help relative or friend may be a misuse of your position.

If you would provide the help for anyone, it’s probably fine.

But, if you are doing it because of the person asking for the favor, you are providing special access and misusing your position.

Providing a level playing field for all of customers and suppliers enhances Postal Service’s reputation for fairness and honesty in business.

And that’s smart business.

Contact the Ethics Office (ethics.help@usps.gov) for more guidance.