Special Counsel Nominated to Join Merit Systems Protection Board
OSC Special Counsel Henry Kerner has been nominated to become an MSPB board member. His term at OSC has resulted in high-profile investigations of both Republicans and Democrats.
Hatch Act
Massachusetts US Attorney Resigns After “Egregious” Hatch Act Violations
“Egregious” Hatch Act violations led to the resignation of the US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
Report Concludes HHS Secretary Violated the Hatch Act
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Office of Special Counsel says President Trump can make acceptance speech at the White House, with restrictions.
