Commerce Ditches Duplicate Employee Rules for Simpler Conduct
Published Date: 1/15/2026
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Summary
The Department of Commerce is cleaning house by removing old, unnecessary rules about employee behavior that are already covered by government-wide policies. This change affects all Department employees and takes effect on January 15, 2026. It won’t cost extra money but will make things simpler and less confusing for everyone.
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