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Currently
over 40 EAS employees are under investigation district wide for ethics violations. These
include gambling, time keeping falsification, misuse of Postal property and networks,
misappropriation of funds, theft of mail, submitting erroneous data and sexual misconduct.
Sean Lacey stressed that each case will be dealt with individually, that past examples of
discipline in similar cases will have no bearing. Supervisors are reminded that the
situation is changing, what was previously ignored is now pursued. We must behave with the
greatest possible integrity In addition, the Postal Service is taking a tougher stance on
situations involving spouses and romantic relationships. If you are working with or
supervising a spouse, boyfriend/girlfriend or family member, makes sure all your conduct
is professional and ethical. Report any possible conflicts of interest to your manager.
Today's affection could be next year's sexual harassment suit
ACTUAL MISCONDUCT
VIOLATIONS
Timekeeping/Paid
Unrecorded Absences
Hiring/Promotion
Gambling
Misuse of Postal Property
& Services
Falsification of Data
Sexual Misconduct
Zero Tolerance
Misappropriation of funds
Theft of mail
ETHICS
Appearances count
Don't "walk the
fence"
"Loose lips sink
ships" -- and careers
Use a bright line to
separate "personal" and "postal"
Beware of those seeking
"favors"
Ask for help when you need
it!
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Behavior and personal
habits during and outside of working hours should reflect favorably on USPS.
Reporting violations of
postal regulations including irregular activities.
Willingly or knowingly
obstruct and/or retard the mail.
Unofficial use of
government property or services for other than approved activities.
Use of intoxicating
beverages or illegal drugs while on duty.
Gambling activities while
on duty.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
WITH CO-WORKERS
Be sure to check Publication
553, Employee's Guide to Understanding Sexual Harassment The Postal Service strongly
discourages supervisors and employees from engaging in romantic and/or physical
relationships. Perceptions of unfair treatment often arise under these circumstances and
undermines morale.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS INVOLVING SPOUSES
Patrick Donahoe Letter May
22, 2002
Situations in which a
postal employee's direct supervisor is his or her spouse are problematic under the
conflict of interest law and criminal laws.
All situations 'involving
reporting relationships between spouses should be brought to the attention of the HR
Manager.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Direct reporting
relationship?
Does higher level relative
have responsibility for budget, salary, assignment, promotion matters over the other (even
indirectly)?
Are there sufficient
intermediate levels so that only higher level relative's broad policy decisions will
affect the other?
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