Hatch Act Leads to 120-Day Suspension
A federal employee has agreed to a 120-day suspension without pay for a Hatch Act violation.
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Federal Employees, Hatch Act, and Black Lives Matter
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What implications does an election year have for federal employees? As the author notes, there are pros and cons.
