Is it illegal for the USPS not to deliver the mail on a day when there is a substitute carrier?

Answer 1

It depends what type of mail it is. If it is a box and they are having issues with staffing, they may choose not to deliver boxes. All letters, magazines and bubble envelops should go through. Usually, the USPS does not like to hold onto mail any longer than they have too.

My brother-in-law works for the USPS and he helped me answer this.

Answer 2

So, the regular carrier was off and the substitute didn't deliver?

I would say probably not. They don't know the route, give them the benefit of the doubt as they are only human.

I don't think the post office would do much if anything about it either... they would say the same thing, and add a sorry.

Answer 3

Intentional delay of the mail is a violation of federal law reportable to the Postal Inspectors. You'll find their link on the very bottom of the page at USPS.com

Answer 4

I always thought that if they had mail for you, even if it was only one piece of junk, they had to deliver it, no matter what. But unfortunately, I don't know that there is much that you can do. How are you going to prove that there was mail for you? And they are a federal agency...I guess you could complain to the postmaster of the branch and work your way up, but is it worth it to have the postman against you?

Answer 5

They are a private company and can do what they want...only recourse would be if you for delivery for a certain day and time such as next day service. Even then, it is not "illegal", the most it could become is a civil case.

Answer 6

Sounds a little half-a**ed on their part, but seriously, they're USPS. What can you expect? I used to sell on ebay and they basically do whatever they want. And can't try to get them for doing something wrong.. they are federally funded. so BLAH on USPS.

Answer 7

kinda