Please the Court

You might think there’s no harm in helping a person or another organization deal with the federal government. But for postal employees, it can be a crime to represent other people or entities when the federal government is involved. 18 U.S.C. § 205.

• Postal employees are prohibited from representing other persons or non-federal organizations: 1) in claims against any part of the United States government, and 2) before the federal government in any particular matter in which the federal government has an interest.

Not representing others when the federal government is involved can save you from committing a crime and can save the Postal Service’s reputation. And that’s smart business.

Contact the Ethics Office — ethics.help@usps.gov — with any questions.