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OSC Announces New Hatch Act Guidance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 29, 2025 7:49 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OSC has rescinded a Biden era advisory opinion on the Hatch Act.

Federal Workforce Changes Likely In Second Trump Administration

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 12, 2024 8:15 AM | Updated: Dec 5, 2024 11:36 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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A second term for President Trump will likely result in reimposing changes he made in his first term. Here is a summary of the most important changes likely to emerge.

Bill Would Subject More Federal Employees to Hatch Act

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 16, 2024 2:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to restrict partisan political activity of certain federal employees while on duty or in the workplace.

OSC Cracking Down on White House Hatch Act Violations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 21, 2024 6:30 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 12:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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New Hatch Act enforcement guidelines are designed to level the playing field between White House staff and other federal employees.

3 Hatch Act Prohibitions Federal Employees Need to Know When It Comes to Their Social Media Presence This Election Season

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.May 1, 2024 2:19 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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What can federal employees do and not do on social media when it comes to potential Hatch Act violations?

Social Media Use Can Result in Hatch Act Violations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 17, 2024 8:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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National election years are often the prime time for Hatch Act violations. Two new cases show how the Hatch Act and social media can come together.

Run for Office Runs Afoul of the Hatch Act

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithDec 18, 2023 7:27 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A NOAA employee waged a “fight for fairness” when running for a congressional seat, flaunting the Hatch Act in the process. See how his crusade ended up.

2024 is a National Election Year: Time to Bring Out the Hatch Act

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 4, 2023 11:20 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 7:41 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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With the upcoming 2024 elections, political passions will be running high and Hatch Act allegations about federal employees will be publicized. This may be the first round.

Special Counsel Nominated to Join Merit Systems Protection Board

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 7, 2023 8:19 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

OSC Special Counsel Henry Kerner has been nominated to become an MSPB board member. His term at OSC has resulted in high-profile investigations of both Republicans and Democrats.

Massachusetts US Attorney Resigns After “Egregious” Hatch Act Violations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 18, 2023 12:05 PM | Updated: May 31, 2023 3:26 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

“Egregious” Hatch Act violations led to the resignation of the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.

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