Do you know what’s allowed under the Hatch Act?

"...The law has prohibitions on clothing, bumper stickers and more..."    

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Employees should heed the rules on conduct on postal property

"...Known as the Conduct on Postal Property regulations, these rules cover all USPS premises, including inside facilities and in parking lots. The regulations apply to certain activities governed by ethics rules as well as the Hatch Act, a law that prohibits federal employees from engaging in partisan activity, among other things, while on the job. ..."    

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Hatch Act Refresher | Do’s, Don’ts for Postal Employees

"With election season around the corner, USPS is reminding employees of the do’s, don’ts and not-while-in-uniform rules of the Hatch Act, which limits political activity among the federal workforce...Postal Service employees may never: Use their title or position or wear their uniform or any item identifying USPS or their position while engaged in political activity; Invite subordinate employees to political events or encourage their involvement in political activity;...While on duty, in uniform, in a postal vehicle or on postal or other federal property, USPS employees may not: Wear partisan political buttons, shirts, hats and the like; Post, like, tweet or retweet partisan political content; Place a partisan political bumper sticker on a vehicle delivering mail; or Express opinions at work that are directed at the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office or partisan political group. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has more information about what federal employees can and cannot do under the Hatch Act."    

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Violating Hatch Act Leads to 120-Day Suspension

"...It’s that time again: National elections are coming in November. For the federal workforce, this means that the number of employees found in violation of the Hatch Act will go up. Enthusiasm for a candidate or an issue will overcome individuals who never saw, never read about, or do not remember the periodic announcements issued regarding the Hatch Act and the impact it can have on a federal employee..."    

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Hatch Act problems?

"...They also allege that Ruane faxed his election reports using post office equipment. The Hatch Act covers all civilian employees in the executive branch of the federal government, including employees of the United States Postal Service. Ruane’s position does fall under the restrictions of the Hatch Act...."    

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