Black Lives Matter supporters look on as Utah Business Revival hosts a "Blue Rally" to support men and women of law enforcement and Utah's small businesses Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Salt Lake City. Rick Bowmer/AP
GovExec Daily: Navigating the Hatch Act During the Current Era
Courtney Bublé joins the podcast to examine how feds can navigate the current era and when they support issues-based causes.
“Black Lives Matter” is a phrase that has resonated throughout the protests that have gone on for the past three months. As the issue of racial equality moves to the forefront of the national conversation, there are federal employees who would like to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter issue, but want to make sure they stay on the right side of the Hatch Act. But some of our listeners have been asking about issues like Blue Lives Matter.
Last week, the Office of Special Counsel released a specific guidance on Black Lives Matter and our Courtney Bublé is covering the story. She joined the podcast ow to talk about the Hatch Act, Blue Lives Matter and what feds need to know going forward.
