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Report Concludes HHS Secretary Violated the Hatch Act

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 18, 2023 2:41 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Secretary of HHS was found to have violated the Hatch Act when speaking at an awards gala in 2022.

House Passes Bill Banning Federal Employees From Censoring Free Speech

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 10, 2023 3:05 PM | Updated: Mar 11, 2023 4:02 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
Word 'censored' displayed on a laptop computer screen sitting on a desk next to a smartphone and coffee cup

The House passed a bill that would prohibit federal employees from censoring free speech or pressuring social media companies to censor speech.

The Hatch Act: How to Damage or End a Federal Career

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 27, 2022 1:41 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Hatch Act violations often occur during national election years. Here are the 3 latest examples of how to damage or end a federal career.

The Toothlessness of the Hatch Act is on Display Again

By Jeff NealOct 22, 2021 10:15 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The author says that enforcement of the Hatch Act often comes with a double standard.

Hatch Act Penalties: Non-Feds Still Face Violations like Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Aug 9, 2021 2:58 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

It’s not just federal employees that can face Hatch Act violations. Here is what happens to other government employees if they violate this Act.

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 4, 2020 3:01 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAug 24, 2020 8:19 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 13, 2020 7:03 PM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:06 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 5, 2020 10:21 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 22, 2020 10:45 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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.

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