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January 11, 2009
Qualifying the Latest Hatch Act Interpretation
Via Mark Stone, here are a couple of useful observations from Paul Davison about the OSC's recent Hatch Act interpretation previously reported here:
1. This does not affect the Agency’s authority to prevent situations which may be disruptive in the workplace, even if wearing or displaying a particular item doesn’t violate the Hatch Act.
2. If an item which displays a picture of Senators Obama or McCain (or otherwise indicates support of them) also references a political party, such as the Democrats or Republicans, wear of that item still violates the Hatch Act. It is always a violation to wear or display an item supporting or opposing a political party.
2. If an item which displays a picture of Senators Obama or McCain (or otherwise indicates support of them) also references a political party, such as the Democrats or Republicans, wear of that item still violates the Hatch Act. It is always a violation to wear or display an item supporting or opposing a political party.
