Civil Service FAQ Key Civil Service Laws Questions and Answers Flashcards

The Veterans' Preference Act grants hiring preference to eligible veterans primarily in which type of employment?

Answer: Federal competitive civil service positions

The Veterans' Preference Act applies to federal competitive service hiring, giving eligible veterans additional points or preference in the selection process.

Which law prohibits discrimination in federal employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bans employment discrimination based on protected characteristics, including in federal agencies.

The Lloyd-La Follette Act of 1912 was significant because it gave federal employees the right to do what?

Answer: Petition Congress and join employee organizations

The Lloyd-La Follette Act protected federal employees' right to organize and communicate with Congress without fear of dismissal.

Under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), an employee's annuity is primarily calculated based on which factors?

Answer: Years of service and high-3 average salary

CSRS annuities are computed using the employee's length of service and the average of their three highest consecutive years of base pay.

Which agency is responsible for enforcing the Hatch Act against federal employees?

Answer: Office of Special Counsel

The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) investigates and prosecutes Hatch Act violations by federal and certain state and local employees.

The Federal Employees Political Activities Act of 1993 amended the Hatch Act to allow federal workers to do which of the following?

Answer: Participate in political campaigns on their own time

The 1993 amendments relaxed the Hatch Act to permit most federal employees to engage in partisan political activity during off-duty hours.