ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- During election campaign time, federal employees need to be mindful of the prohibitions on partisan political activity in the workplace.

Here is a quick list of some things federal employees may and may not do under the Hatch Act.

May:

• Register to vote and vote as they choose.

• Be candidates for public office in nonpartisan positions.

• Contribute money to political parties and candidates.

• Attend public fundraising events for candidates and/or political parties.

• Sign and circulate petitions outside the workplace and while not on duty.

• Campaign for candidates and/or political parties outside the workplace and while not on duty.

• Display a standard size bumper sticker on a personal vehicle that supports a candidate or political party, but not signs or flags.

May Not:

• Wear or display political signs, shirts, hats, masks, buttons or other items of clothing in the federal workplace, while on duty or in a government vehicle (including items pertaining to a specific candidate or a political party).

• Display or distribute campaign materials of any kind in the workplace.

• Make political contributions or accept political contributions in the workplace or while on duty.

• Invite coworkers or other federal employees to political fundraisers while in the federal workplace or while in a duty status.

• Use a government computer to send, forward or distribute political material to anyone.

• Solicit or discourage political activity of anyone who has business pending before your employer.