Quiz: Are You in Danger of Breaking the Rules for Holiday Gift Giving in Federal Offices?
Federal employees are subject to restrictions on what they can give and receive.
There's nothing like a nice gift basket to lift spirits in the office during the holiday season. Federal employees should think twice, however, before digging into that box of expensive chocolates or that bottle of wine from a contractor. Even giving a token of appreciation to your boss requires extra care. Factors including the value of the gift and your relationship with the source or the intended recipient all come into play.
The Office of Government Ethics has published guidelines on gift giving to help federal employees sort through the various restrictions.
Click here to take our quiz and find out how well you already know the rules.