Hiring Conflicts of Interest

• Be aware of conflicts of interest in hiring decisions.
• Avoid the appearance of impropriety.

Fairness in hiring decisions enhances the reputation of the Postal Service as an inclusive organization committed to being an employer of choice.

And it’s smart business.

Free Travel or Lodging

• A Postal Service employee is prohibited from accepting free travel or lodging from an outside source.
• Either postal funds or personal funds must be used to pay for an employee’s travel to a conference, symposium, or other event.

When you refrain from accepting prohibited gifts from an outside source, you strengthen the Postal Service’s reputation for transparency, fairness, and honesty.

And that’s smart business.

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