Violating the Hatch Act Can Still Get You Fired
Despite some cases involving high profile political appointees who were not disciplined, violating the Hatch Act can still get federal employees fired.
Despite some cases involving high profile political appointees who were not disciplined, violating the Hatch Act can still get federal employees fired.
The Office of Special Counsel has recommended removing Kellyanne Conway for what it called “numerous violations” of the Hatch Act.
Social media has made it easier than ever to violate the Hatch Act. Here are some important things to know about how this law can impact federal employees.
One Congressman wants recent Hatch Act guidance from OSC rescinded, saying it could “have a chilling impact on federal employees.”
OSC has clarified its recent Hatch Act guidance on using terms such as “the Resistance” or discussing impeachment in the federal workplace.
A Postal Service employee has been ordered to be removed from her job for running in two partisan elections.
The Office of Special Counsel has filed a Hatch Act complaint against an immigration judge over an incident that allegedly took place around the 2016 election.
The Office of Special Counsel has concluded that Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway violated the Hatch Act in her capacity as a federal employee.
The Office of Special Counsel issued updated Hatch Act guidelines for federal employees after President Trump declared his candidacy for reelection in 2020.
The Office of Special Counsel has issued new guidelines to help federal employees understand how to stay within Hatch Act guidelines when using social media.