JSC Legal Discusses Hatch Act, Social Justice Activities, and COVID-19.

Today we are joined by JSC Chief Counsel Ted Ro to help answer some of the common questions that have been asked by employees  in regard to the Hatch Act during election season, whether or not social justice activities are considered political activities under the Hatch Act, and questions regarding to COVID-19 hazard pay and worker's compensation.

0:45 - What is the Hatch Act?

3:42 - Does Hatch Act only apply to Civil Servants?

4:48 - Are social justice activities considered political activities?

6:30 - Are employees working on site during COVID-19 entitled to hazard pay?

8:15 - If an employee contracts COVID-19 working on site, do they qualify for worker's compensation?

9:08 - How can employees submit individual questions to the JSC Legal Office?

Stay tuned to Roundup for more Q&A sessions with center leaders as we continue to navigate and adapt to new ways of working during COVID-19.