2007-09-10 07:47:30 · 17 answers · asked by leonard s 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends, in some cases it might be considered a bribe, and illegal.
2007-09-10 07:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by Feeling Mutual 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Federal employees are not allowed to accept gifts. If you are appreciative of the help you received you could do the following:
1. write them a thank you note
2. send a letter to their supervisor letting them know that they were helpful to you in resolving your problem.
2007-09-10 07:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by junebug 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Odds are they can't take any gifts from clients they help. It could later come back to seem as though that's WHY they helped you. And even if it didn't alter anything to you, it may alter the way they are looked at from a job stand point, so it isn't worth it. If anything, just send a nice thank you note, or maybe something to their supervisor saying what a great employee they are. This will help them along, and be appreciated.
2007-09-10 07:56:39 · answer #3 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked for the State of New York for 35 YEARS.... now I KNOW it's not the Federal Government, but I am pretty sure they have the same rules and regulations for their employees as well. It is NOT proper or acceptible---in fact it is AGAINST THE CODE OF CONDUCT to accept gifts from clients, patients, or anyone in the general public who we assist in ANY way as part of our position of employment.
2007-09-10 07:57:20 · answer #4 · answered by LittleBarb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can only accept it if it is under $25. But yes, it is appropriate if you want to do something small. Even better, though, write them a nice letter and also write one to their supervisor telling how helpful the employee was. They will appreciate that even more.
I know this because I have many, many clients who are government employees, and this exact issue has come up with them.
2007-09-10 07:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is fine. The key is that the gift cannot be of substantial value. Further, it would be his responsibility to worry about the ethical delima, not yours. You are just someone who wouldn't know.
What he would have to avoid would be the appearance that he is being bribed, or that he is abusing his position and power over others for material gain.
Finally, the issue is resolved, so it could not be said that you are trying to influence him to get a favorable result in your delima.
Give him the candy. I am sure he will appreciate it.
2007-09-10 07:58:57 · answer #6 · answered by the hump 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Save yourself the money for the gift and just write a thank you note. Then send a note to their supervisor stating how much you appreciate the work they did for you.
2007-09-10 07:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by exj132 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a nice gesture. If it is improper the employee will return it but then will realize how appreciative you are.
You should also send a letter to his supervisor with a copy to the employees stating how helpful he is.
2007-09-10 07:53:14 · answer #8 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not, but I'd send flowers because they may not trust that candy is safe.
2007-09-10 07:52:40 · answer #9 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
technically this is legal and proper for you to send it ,but not for them to accept it.
2007-09-10 07:55:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋