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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApril 30, 2020 10:12 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealFebruary 11, 2020 3:48 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 29, 2020 3:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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As the impeachment trial continues in Washington, the debate over whether federal employees can discuss impeachment while on duty as resurfaced.

Federal Employees, Unions and Political Donations

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 27, 2020 2:51 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Politics and federal employees can be tricky. Here are the federal employee unions with the largest donations to politicians.

Waste Treatment Plant Tour Leads to Hatch Act Violation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 17, 2020 6:06 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Despite warnings not to do so, an Energy Department employee gave a tour of a waste treatment plant to a Congressional candidate that resulted in a Hatch Act violation.

Immigration Judge Disciplined for Hatch Act Violation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 17, 2019 12:27 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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An immigration judge has been hit with a significant disciplinary action for violating the Hatch Act.

Elections and Federal Workers: The Good and the Bad

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealSeptember 9, 2019 3:10 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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What implications does an election year have for federal employees? As the author notes, there are pros and cons.

AFGE Sues OSC Over Hatch Act Restrictions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 13, 2019 4:19 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

AFGE has sued OSC over its latest Hatch Act guidance for federal employees.

Violating the Hatch Act Can Still Get You Fired

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealJune 19, 2019 10:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Judge's gavel on a desk with law book and justice scaled with words 'hatch act'

Despite some cases involving high profile political appointees who were not disciplined, violating the Hatch Act can still get federal employees fired.

OSC Recommends Firing Kellyanne Conway for Hatch Act Violations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 13, 2019 2:06 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel has recommended removing Kellyanne Conway for what it called “numerous violations” of the Hatch Act.

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