Gift of Travel from a Prospective Employer

• You may accept an offer of meals, lodging, transportation, and other benefits customarily provided by a prospective employer.
• But if the prospective employer has interests that could be affected by performance or nonperformance of the employee’s duties, you need to get clearance from the Ethics Office before taking any action.

Seeking employment with a company that you work with in your postal capacity could result in criminal liability. By contacting the Ethics Office prior to seeking employment, you not only preserve the Postal Service’s reputation for fairness and honesty, but you also keep yourself on the right side of the law.

And that’s always smart business.

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

Sick Leave

A health-related issue can strike at any time. When it does, having enough sick leave available in the “bank” to replace income during recovery can give peace of mind.

Sick leave is deposited automatically into your “account” with each paycheck, and there is no limit to the amount that can be carried over from year to year. Saving sick leave could make your family’s financial situation more secure should a health problem prevent you from going to work. It allows you to concentrate on getting better instead of worrying about how you’re going to pay the bills.

Treat sick leave as a future benefit, and it will be there to take care of you when you need it most.

And that’s smart business!