Political
Activity (Hatch Act)
The following is a discussion of restrictions on political
activity by federal government employees, and by employees of
certain state and local government agencies, under the Hatch
Act. You will find information on:
Hatch
Act for Federal Employees
- Permitted/Prohibited Activities for Employees Who May
Participate in Partisan Political Activity
- Agencies/Employees Who Are Prohibited From Engaging in
Partisan Political Activity
- Permitted/Prohibited Activities for Employees Who May
Not Participate in Partisan Political Activity
- Hatch Act Regulations
- Penalties for Violating the Hatch Act
- Advisories for Federal Employees
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for Employees Who
May Engage in Partisan Political Activity
Hatch Act for State and
Local Employees
- Permitted Activities
- Prohibited Activities
- Penalties for Violating the Hatch Act
- Advisories for State and Local Employees
OSC
Role
- Advisory Opinions
- How to File a Complaint Alleging a Violation of the
Hatch Act
- Enforcement
