Ethics

Furlough and Government Shutdown

In the event of a Federal Government shutdown and employee furlough, FWS employees are reminded that they remain Federal Employees, and must continue to comply with all applicable ethics laws and regulations during any furlough period, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, the criminal conflicts of interest statutes, and the Hatch Act. For questions during a furlough or Government shutdown, please contact the Departmental Ethics Office at doi_ethics@sol.doi.gov.

For additional information, see:

• Ethics FAQ: Ethics and the Government Shutdown
• Office of Government Ethics website: Ethics Guidance for Employees in Non-Pay Status During a Lapse in Appropriations
• DOI Ethics Office guidance: Ethics Considerations, Including Outside Employment, During a Furlough