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LA-24-13: Ethics Guidance on Gifts Between Employees in Times of Crisis

October 28, 2024

This Legal Advisory discusses: (1) the subpart C framework for gift-giving between employees, including use of the special infrequent occasion exception in times of crisis; (2) guidance for employees seeking to solicit donations for themselves and others (including the use of crowdsourcing websites in the federal workplace); and (3) considerations for specific types of donations, including in-kind gifts, gifts of cash, and leave donation.

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