USPS: Hatch Act allows postal employees to engage in some political activities

Posted on September 16, 2022 by 21cpw

September 16, 2022 The Postal Service is offering employees another reminder about the rules for participating in political activities under the Hatch Act. The Hatch Act is a law that prohibits federal employees from engaging in certain political activity while on duty, while wearing a federal uniform or identification badge, while on federal property or…

OSC Announces USPS Employee Hatch Act Violation Over Social Media Use at Work

Posted on February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 by 21cpw

The recently settled USPS case, which resulted in a 50-day suspension, illustrates prohibited social media activity. Between March and July 2016, an employee made at least 116 partisan political Facebook postings while on duty. Nearly all of the employee’s actions were in the form of a “share” posting from pro-Bernie Sanders, anti-Hillary Clinton, or anti-Donald…