Can a government policy lead to a law?

While policies are driven to be non-discriminatory, they can affect specific groups of individuals. Policies are not laws, but they can lead to laws. Government bodies are constantly looking to develop and implement ways that change the lives of residents and communities for the better.

Are there any restrictions on post government employment?

Ethics Pledge Restrictions for Political Appointees – Full-time, non-career political appointees are subject to additional post-government employment restrictions under the Ethics Pledge ( Executive Order 13770 ).

How does government policy affect your daily life?

Government policy describes a course of action, creating a starting point for change. They can influence how much tax the community pays, immigration status and laws, pensions, parking fines, and even where you go to school. While policies are driven to be non-discriminatory, they can affect specific groups of individuals.

Is it illegal for an employer to make decisions about an employee’s job?

It is illegal for an employer to make decisions about job assignments and promotions based on an employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Can a federal employee engage in political activity?

Employees on detail may be subject to additional restrictions on political activity. The restriction on engaging in any political activity while on duty is not applicable to employees taking appropriate leave, but such employees are subject to all of the other restrictions in this guidance.

Can a employer prohibit you from doing political work?

If the employer provides employees with use of its computer and email systems to perform their duties, then it generally cannot prohibit employees from using those systems to engage in protected political activity during non-working times.

When do employers need to follow their own policies?

When an employer does not follow their own policy regarding the ways in which an employee in a protected category is treated, this can raise the inference of discrimination. Companies can minimize liability by having anti-harassment policies.