The Hatch Act, a federal law passed in 1939, limits certain political activities of federal employees, as well as some state, D.C., and local government employees who work in connection with federally funded programs.

The Hatch Act of 1939, An Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities, is a United States federal law that prohibits civil-service employees in the executive branch of the federal government, [2] except the president and vice president, [3] from engaging in some forms of political activity. It became law on August 2, 1939.

Except for the President and Vice President, all federal civilian executive branch employees are covered by the Hatch Act, including employees of the U.S. Postal Service. Even part-time employees are covered by the Act, and all employees continue to be covered while on annual leave, sick leave, leave without pay, or furlough.

What is the Hatch Act? The Hatch Act generally prohibits federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity while on duty, in a federal facility, or using federal property.

Does the Hatch Act prohibit me from soliciting or accepting political contributions even when I am off duty and not in the federal workplace? May a federal employee who is a member of a union (i.e., federal labor organization) solicit or receive a political contribution?

2021年9月23日 · The Hatch Act is a federal law that restricts the political activity of executive branch employees of the federal government, District of Columbia government, and some state and local employees whose salaries are paid for partially or entirely with federal money.

The Hatch Act (the Act) is a federal law that regulates the partisan political activities of most executive branch employees as well as certain state and local employees. The statute seeks to balance the government’s interest in an efficient and impartial workforce with employees’ rights to participate in the political process.

2020年9月22日 · The Hatch Act was signed into law in 1939 to keep federal employees from engaging in political activities while they’re on the job.

2016年8月17日 · The Hatch Act (the “Act”) was amended in 1993 to allow most federal employees participate in certain types of political activities, provided they do it on their own time and not while on the job. To explore this concept, consider the following Hatch Act definition.

2023年7月31日 · The Hatch Act, an attempt to regulate corruption and possible intimidation of federal employees in the civil service by their elected supervisors, was enacted by Congress in 1939. The act banned the use of federal funds for electoral purposes and forbade federal officials from coercing political support with the promise of public jobs or funds.