Conflict of Interest Law Primers for Public Employees

Educational information about the conflict of interest law for state and municipal employees.

1. Giving Gifts and Gratuities
   Information about G.L. c. 268A, section 3 applies to state employees.

2. Receiving Gifts and Gratuities
   Information about G.L. c. 268A, sections 3, 6, and 23 and restrictions on gifts and gratuities that public employees may receive.

3. The Code of Conduct
   Information about G.L. c. 268A, section 23 applies to public employees.

4. Financial Interests in Contracts for State Employees
   Information about how G.L. c. 268A, section 7 applies to state employees.

5. Financial Interests in Contracts for Municipal Employees
   Information about how the conflict of interest law applies to municipal employees who have financial interests in contracts with municipalities.

6. Self-Dealing, Financial Interests and the Rule of Necessity for State Employees
   Information about how G.L. c. 268A, section 6 applies to state employees.

7. Self-Dealing, Financial Interests and the Rule of Necessity for Municipal Employees
   Information about how G.L. c. 268A, section 19 applies to municipal employees.

8. State Officials Appearing Before State Agencies and Boards
   Information about how G.L. c. 268A, section 4 applies to state employees.

9. Municipal Officials Appearing Before Town Boards
   Information regarding how G.L. c. 268A, section 17 applies to municipal employees.

10. Former State Employees
    Information about how G.L. c. 268A, section 5 applies to state employees.

11. Former Municipal Employees Primer
    Information about how the conflict of interest law applies to municipal employees and their business partners after leaving public service.