Daniel Choi

During Election Season, Know the Rules About Political Activity

By Daniel Choi / July 31, 2024 /

This has been an eventful election year, and no matter who you plan to vote for, it’s easy to become passionate. But because we’re federal employees, we’re required to abide by rules regarding political activity.

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Some Guidelines on Giving and Receiving Gifts

By Daniel Choi / December 7, 2023 /

Take a stroll down this year’s Holiday’s Guidance for Exchange Associates to learn what you can give, what you can accept and more.

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Know the Rules Regarding Exchange- and Government-Owned Vehicles

By Daniel Choi / July 10, 2023 /

Rental cars paid for by the Exchange are government vehicles and may be used for official purposes only.  So what is “official purpose”?

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To Receive Gifts or Not Receive Them? Here Are the Ethical Answers

By Daniel Choi / December 14, 2022 /

With Christmas just around the corner, there’s no better time to review how the ethics rules apply to Exchange associates during the holiday season, particularly when it comes to gifts, gift exchanges, parties, and receptions. 

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Associates Can Be Politically Active—But There Are Some Boundaries

By Daniel Choi / November 2, 2022 /

In general, Exchange employees may engage in “political activity” on behalf of a political party or partisan political group or candidate in a partisan election, as long as it’s not on duty or in the workplace. Here’s how to avoid going over the line.

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Can You Take a Second Job Outside of the Exchange? It Depends on the Situation

By Daniel Choi / October 19, 2022 /

The first in a series of articles about Exchange ethics tells you when you can apply for outside employment in addition to the Exchange–and when you can’t.

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