Hatch Act Guidelines

USPS employees must follow the Hatch Act’s guidelines

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October 7, 2025 The Postal Service is reminding employees about the Hatch Act, a law that aims to ensure the federal workforce is free from partisan political influence or coercion. The law restricts federal workers — including USPS employees — from engaging in certain political activities. For example, employees cannot do any of the following … Read more

USPS: Some political activities are permitted under the Hatch Act

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June 4, 2024 The Postal Service wants employees to understand — and follow — the rules on political activities under the Hatch Act. The law prohibits federal workers — including USPS employees — from engaging in partisan political activity while on duty, while wearing a uniform, while on government property or while inside a vehicle … Read more