Federal Workforce Changes Likely In Second Trump Administration
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.
Hatch Act
Bill Would Subject More Federal Employees to Hatch Act
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“Egregious” Hatch Act violations led to the resignation of the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
Report Concludes HHS Secretary Violated the Hatch Act
The Secretary of HHS was found to have violated the Hatch Act when speaking at an awards gala in 2022.
