There are two fairly common questions that you might be wondering about:
- Do the ethics rules apply to you if you receive no pay from the Government?
Answer: Yes they do. The definition of an SGE includes those who serve "without compensation."
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Do the ethics rules apply on days when you perform no Government services?
Answer: Yes they do. They apply equally on days you serve the Government and on days you don't. Where the Government hasn't used your services for some time, but hasn't specified a termination date in your appointment or otherwise, you might wonder if you remain an SGE. In this case, you'll want to contact your agency's ethics officials for a resolution.