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Ethics Newsletters

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The Ethics Law and Programs Division published the first issue of its monthly newsletter, Compass , on January 24, 2017. You can find the most recent issue here , and past...
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Interactive Ethics Training

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Welcome to the interactive online ethics course for new Department of Commerce employees. This course is mandatory for all new employees and must be completed within 90 days...
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Ethics Training

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Ethics Training Documents: - Top 10 Ethics Rules - Top 5 Ethics Principles - Commerce Summary of Ethics Rules - Property Managers Training - Procurement Officials Training...
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Ethics During a Shutdown or Furlough

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Ethics rules continue to apply to Federal employees during a furlough. More information is available on this page. - Ethics Rules During a Furlough or Shutdown
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Seeking and Post-Government Employment

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The Ethics Law and Programs Division advises current and former Department of Commerce employees on the seeking and post-employment statutes and regulations. Please refer to...
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Political Activities

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​ The Hatch Act bars Federal employees from engaging in certain political activities. While most employees may engage in a wide range of partisan political activities during...
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Outside Activities

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An employee may engage in an outside activity, including non-Federal employment, as long as the activity does not conflict with the employee's Government duties. For...
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Gifts

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The Ethics Law and Programs Division provides advice on three broad categories of gifts: non-travel gifts to the Department, travel gifts to the Department, and personal...
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Conflicts

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Conflicts of interest, which require an employee's disqualification from certain matters, can arise based upon the employee's financial interests or personal relationships...
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Financial Disclosures

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The Ethics Law and Programs Division administers two financial disclosure programs--the Public Financial Disclosure Program (OGE Form 278e) and the Confidential Financial...
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Ethics Rules

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As a Commerce employee, you are subject to ethics rules detailed in the documents below. A brief summary of the conduct standards for serving in the U.S. Government can be...
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Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

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The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is an annual charitable program that allows Federal employees to donate to eligible charities at their place of work. The CFC is the only...
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In addition to the forms below, you can find guidelines and forms related to official service with outside organizations here . Financial Disclosure and Employment...

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