Under federal law, the Joint Ethics Regulation and service regulations, members of the Department of Defense (DoD) shall not engage in any personal business or professional activity that presents a conflict between their private interests and the DoD public interest.
Read MoreThe use of government motor vehicles is limited to official business.
Read MoreGovernment resources should be used for official use and authorized purposes.
Read MoreWhen traveling on civilian aircraft, military members are authorized to wear uniforms while traveling in coach class.
Read MoreAs a general rule, spouses and other family members of an authorized traveler may not accompany the military member or civilian employee on official business at government expense.
Spouses may travel at government expense in limited situations
Read MoreGovernment resources and property may only be used for authorized purposes.
With few exceptions, supporting non-federal entities (NFEs) -- even if the government is compensated or reimbursed -- is an improper use of funds and resources.
Read MoreThe Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), is a federal law that permits public access to federal executive agency information. The intent of the Act is to “ensure an informed citizenry.”
Read MoreFederal civilian employees and National Guard dual-status technicians are entitled to compensation under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, or FECA, for job-related injuries or illnesses.
Read MoreIf a civilian employee, who is a member of a certified bargaining unit represented by a labor organization, reasonably believes that she may be disciplined as a result of an interview, and requests union representation, then the employee is entitled to have a union representative present during the interview.
Read MoreThe Whistleblower Protection Act protects employees who call attention to fraud, waste and abuse, and further protect employees from reprisal.
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