With the 2024 presidential election fast approaching, it is important to know your Hatch Act rights.
What is the Hatch Act?
The Hatch Act is a federal law that limits the political activity of federal employees while at work, wearing a government uniform, using government equipment, or in a government vehicle.
As a federal employee, you are allowed to express your political views when you are not on duty -- unless you fall under the category of further restricted employees. AFGE represents very few of those in our bargaining units. If you are uncertain whether you classify as a more highly regulated employee, go to the Office of Special Counsel website and visit the Further Restricted Employees section.
Here are safe political activities while at work:
The following political activities are safe when off duty, off site, not in uniform, not using government equipment or systems:
Never safe for work or home:
For additional information or questions about political fundraising, visit the OSC website.
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