Coercion of Benefits

A Postal Service employee is prohibited from using his government position or title or any authority associated with his public office in a manner that is intended to coerce or induce another person, including a subordinate, to provide any benefit, financial or otherwise, to himself or to friends, relatives, or persons with whom the employee is affiliated in a nongovernment capacity.

When you make sure nothing’s in it for you or your friends, you protect the Postal Service’s assets and contribute to a functional, stable work environment.

And that’s smart business.

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