4 December 2011
Royal Mail makes bribery warning over festive tips A Royal Mail spokesman said the company was taking the Bribery Act “very seriously”
The Royal Mail has warned staff not to accept Christmas gifts valued at more than £30 for fear of bribery charges.
In guidance on its website, Royal Mail said although it is the “season of goodwill”, staff needed to be careful not to “fall foul of the Bribery Act”.
The new Bribery Act, which came into force on 1 July, made it illegal to offer or receive bribes, and to fail to prevent bribery.
Royal Mail said tips could be accepted, but not in return for favours.