POLICY

A. Purpose

This policy describes limitations on Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) employee acceptance of gifts.

B. Persons Affected

This policy applies to all employees.

C. Exceptions

Not applicable

D. Policy Statement

Employees are prohibited from accepting any gift, gratuity, or favor from individuals or organizations with whom Berkeley Lab is doing business, or proposing to do business, if the circumstances might reasonably be interpreted as an attempt to influence the recipient(s) in the conduct of their duties.

Employees in positions designated in the University of California Conflict of Interest Code are subject to specific limits on accepting gifts from reportable sources. Contact the Research Compliance Office at COI@lbl.gov for further information.

E. Roles and Responsibilities

Managers, supervisors, and employees have the responsibility to adhere to the provisions of this policy.

F. Definitions/Acronyms

None

G. Recordkeeping Requirements

None

H. Implementing Documents

None

I. Contact Information

Research Compliance Office
COI@lbl.gov

J. Revision History

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Source Requirements Documents

• Contract 31, Clause I.122, DEAR 970.5203-3, Contractor's Organization (DEC 2000) [SC alternate APR 2018] (prev. I.078)
• University of California Guidance on Personal Gifts and Gratuities by Employees under California's Political Reform Act  

Implementing Documents

None