Skip to content
  • FS
  • Retirement
  • Pay
  • HR
  • Agency News
  • More News
    • Court Cases
    • Current Events
    • Leadership
    • Q&A
  • Authors
FedSmith.com

Hatch Act

Federal Employees Generally Free to Display Campaign Related Items After Election Day

By Ian SmithNovember 4, 2020 3:01 PM

OSC has issued an advisory opinion outlining what federal employees can and cannot do under the Hatch Act after Election Day.

Third Party Watch Dog Group Lacks Standing in Bid to Force Prosecution of Hatch Act Violations

By Susan McGuire SmithAugust 24, 2020 8:19 AM
Wooden judge's gavel with law books pictured in the background

A federal district court has turned aside efforts by a watch dog group to force OSC to prosecute violations of the Hatch Act by a White House official.

Hatch Act Not a Bar for Acceptance Speech at White House

By Ralph R. SmithUpdated: August 17, 2020 9:18 AM

The Office of Special Counsel says President Trump can make acceptance speech at the White House, with restrictions.

Court Dismisses AFGE’s Hatch Act Lawsuit

By Ian SmithAugust 5, 2020 10:21 AM
Wooden judge's gavel, justice scales and a stack of law books on a wooden surface

AFGE’s lawsuit against OSC for its recent Hatch Act guidance has been dismissed by a Maryland court.

Hatch Act Leads to 120-Day Suspension

By Ralph R. SmithJuly 22, 2020 10:45 AM
Wooden judge's gavel on a grey wooden surface with the words 'The Hatch Act' written on a teal chalkboard behind it

A federal employee has agreed to a 120-day suspension without pay for a Hatch Act violation.

Federal Employees, Hatch Act, and Black Lives Matter

By Ralph R. SmithJuly 14, 2020 11:13 AM

The Office of Special Counsel says Black Lives Matter is not a political organization with Hatch Act implications for federal employees and agencies.

Two Federal Employees Suspended Without Pay for Violating Hatch Act

By Ian SmithJune 24, 2020 3:16 PM
Wooden judge's gavel on a desk in the foreground with a notebook and justice scales pictured in the background

Two federal employees have been suspended without pay for violating the Hatch Act while on duty.

Maximum Penalty Imposed on VA Physician Charged with 15 Hatch Act Violations

By Ian SmithApril 30, 2020 10:12 AM
Wooden judge's gavel sitting on a spread of $100 bills

OSC announced a decision which found a former VA physician violated the Hatch Act when running for U.S. Senate.

Amend the Hatch Act and Restore Federal Workers’ First Amendment Rights

By Jeff NealFebruary 11, 2020 3:48 PM
Wooden judge's gavel on a grey wooden surface with the words 'The Hatch Act' written on a teal chalkboard behind it

The author says that the intent of the Hatch Act may be sound, but it is depriving federal employees of their First Amendment rights.

Impeachment? Read This Before Offering an Opinion

By Ian SmithJanuary 29, 2020 3:11 PM
United States Constitution with a judge's gavel and a torn piece of paper with the word 'impeachment' written on it sitting on top of it

As the impeachment trial continues in Washington, the debate over whether federal employees can discuss impeachment while on duty as resurfaced.

Post navigation
Older posts
Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 … Page7 Next →

Search FedSmith.com

Free Email Updates

Subscribe to our free email list to get our news updates in your inbox.

* indicates required
Choose Lists:
   

Take Our Poll

Should federal employees be given time off to vote?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

Daily TSP Rates

March 8, 2021

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $16.5385 +0.01% +0.18%
F Fund $20.5137 -0.30% -3.22%
C Fund $57.0422 -0.53% +2.02%
S Fund $78.1558 -0.56% +5.33%
I Fund $35.9095 -0.29% +1.47%
L Income $22.3835 -0.11% +0.47%
L 2025 $11.2723 -0.23% +1.01%
L 2030 $39.2642 -0.29% +1.26%
L 2035 $11.7265 -0.32% +1.36%
L 2040 $44.1335 -0.35% +1.48%
L 2045 $12.0355 -0.37% +1.58%
L 2050 $26.2471 -0.39% +1.70%
L 2055 $12.7007 -0.45% +2.33%
L 2060 $12.7006 -0.45% +2.32%
L 2065 $12.7004 -0.45% +2.32%
Get detailed TSP data at TSPDataCenter.com

News Categories

  • Agency News
  • Court Cases
  • Current Events
  • Human Resources
  • Leadership
  • Pay & Benefits
  • Q&A
  • Retirement

Archives

Popular Tags

AFGE Annuity Backlog Bargaining Budget COLA Coronavirus CSRS Data Breach Donald Trump Election Employee Relations EPA Executive Order FedSmith Polls FEHB FERS FLRA GAO General Schedule Hatch Act Holidays House Oversight Committee IRA IRS Labor Relations Locality Pay Medicare MSPB NARFE Official Time OPM Pay Freeze Pay Raise Postal Service Proposed Legislation Roth Shutdown Social Security Taxes Travel TSP Unions VA Whistleblower
© 2021 FedSmith Inc. All rights reserved.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Write for Us
  • Resources
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use