Free Lunch from a Postal Vendor

There’s No Free Lunch

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Free Lunch from a Postal Vendor

There’s No Free Lunch

The ethics rules generally prohibit Postal Service employees from accepting gifts from customers, suppliers or other outside sources.
If a vendor or supplier you work with offers free lunch for you or your office, you should politely decline the offer.
Accepting a free lunch may send the message to other suppliers or potential suppliers that a free lunch – or even more – is a requirement to get postal business.

Whenever we interact with a vendor or supplier, everything we say and do should make it clear that the only thing that matters is getting the best value for the Postal Service – that’s just smart business.

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

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Unauthorized Overtime

Exempt or Non-Exempt?

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Unauthorized Overtime

Exempt or Non-Exempt?

Know who’s a non-exempt employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay if they work overtime.
Unauthorized overtime creates liability for the Postal Service.
Use of portable electronics after normal work hours can constitute overtime work.

Reducing overtime saves the Postal Service money. And that’s smart business.

Learn more about FLSA nonexempt employees at Handbook F-21 Time & Attendance.

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Defective equipment

Out of order? Off it goes!

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Defective equipment

Out of order? Off it goes!

Remove defective equipment from service immediately. Report and tag it with PS Form 4707, Out of Order. Take it to be repaired or placed in an area designated for troubled equipment. Make sure the fix sticks before it goes back into service.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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Reducing stress

It’s all about balance

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Reducing stress

It’s all about balance

A reasonable amount of stress is not necessarily a bad thing. But too much stress can be unhealthy. How do you know when your cup is overflowing? Short-term effects include excessive sweating, cold hands and feet, tension and upset stomach. Long-term effects include allergies, headaches, ulcers, high blood pressure and heart problems. Psychological or behavior effects include moodiness, depression, inability to concentrate and use of drugs or alcohol.

Mentally healthy employees are more productive.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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