Political Activity Restrictions on Federal Employees

With the campaigning season just ahead, it’s important for federal and postal employees to understand which activities are permissible and which are not, since violations carry penalties up to and including firing. Under the 1939 Hatch Act, federal employees and certain state and local government employees face restrictions on their ability to participate in political activities. Although Congress amended the Hatch Act in 1993 to permit more political activity by federal government employees, many restrictions still apply. For a look at the rules, go to https://www.fedweek.com/HotFreeNews/default.asp for the full story in the hot free info section of our website.