Federal employees are now permitted to wear political apparel at work after a new directive from the Office of Special Counsel rescinded earlier restrictions. This marks a return to a policy allowing campaign-related items post-Election Day. However, while employees can showcase their political preferences through clothing, they remain prohibited from engaging in any political activities during work hours or in government spaces. This decision overturns the guidance that had imposed stricter limitations on political expression among federal staff and highlights a renewed focus on First Amendment rights.
The Office of Special Counsel has reinstated the previous policy that allows federal employees to wear political clothing at work post-Election Day.
The new guidance allows for the display of campaign items in the workplace, while still prohibiting political activity while in duty.
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