Tag: Hatch Act
Elections, Federal Employees and Arbitrators
With mid-term elections looming, the Hatch Act always comes into play. This Postal Service case may have longer-term implications than most cases.
How a Federal Employee Can Destroy a Career
An employee of ICE has resigned as a result of political activity that led to a Hatch Act violation.
Postal Employee Ordered to be Removed for Violating Hatch Act
A Postal Service employee has been ordered to be removed from her job for running in two partisan elections.
OSC Files Hatch Act Complaint Against Immigration Judge
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.
OSC Says Kellyanne Conway Violated Hatch Act Twice
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.
OSC Issues Updated Hatch Act Guidance for 2020 Election
The Office of Special Counsel issued updated Hatch Act guidelines for federal employees after President Trump declared his candidacy for reelection in 2020.
When Could Your Use of Social Media Violate the Hatch Act?
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.
Trump Revokes EO Creating Federal Labor Councils
Elections have consequences. President Trump has issued an Executive Order revoking federal labor-management relations councils.
Debating the Role of Federal Employees
Various groups are seeking loyalty of the federal workforce. Is there an internal “permanent state” in government? A former administration official says it exists, is dangerous and threatens our democracy.
House Oversight Committee Looking Into Postal Service Hatch Act Violation
The House Oversight Committee has taken an interest in the IG investigation that concluded the Postal Service violated the Hatch Act during the 2016 elections.
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