Can You Give A USPS Worker A Holiday Gift In New Jersey This Year?

Can you believe the holidays are right around the corner?!

Time is flying by!

As you start planning your holiday gift list, you might be thinking about showing appreciation to all those who've helped make your year a little brighter, including your hairstylist, babysitter, child's teacher, and mail carrier.

If you’re considering showing appreciation to your dedicated USPS worker, here’s what you need to know before giving a holiday gift.

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There are some rules you need to follow.

The last thing you want is to end up getting someone in trouble when you're just trying to show your appreciation for all their hard work throughout the year.

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Tipping and Gift Receiving Policy

All postal employees must comply with the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Exec­utive Branch.

So what does that exactly mean?

Are you allowed to give them a gift or cash?

"Under these federal regulations, carriers are permitted to accept a gift worth $20 or less from a customer per occasion, such as Christmas. However, cash and cash equivalents, such as checks or gift cards that can be exchanged for cash, must never be accepted in any amount. Furthermore, no employee may accept more than $50 worth of gifts from any one customer in any one calendar year period," according to USPS.

The bottom line is a gift valued around $20 is ok to give, but cash, a check, or a gift card are not allowed.

It's good to know as we take a moment to say thank you to all the dedicated mail carriers who work so hard throughout the year.