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Federal Employees, Hatch Act, and Black Lives Matter

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 14, 2020 11:13 AM | Updated: Sep 16, 2020 7:32 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 24, 2020 3:16 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 30, 2020 10:12 AM | Updated: May 12, 2020 1:25 PM 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

By Jeff NealFeb 11, 2020 3:48 PM | Updated: Feb 28, 2020 12:49 PM 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

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 SmithJan 29, 2020 3:11 PM | Updated: Feb 12, 2020 3:04 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. SmithJan 27, 2020 2:51 PM | Updated: Feb 10, 2020 10:58 AM 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 SmithJan 17, 2020 6:06 AM | Updated: Feb 2, 2020 7:31 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 SmithSep 17, 2019 12:27 PM | Updated: Sep 26, 2019 11:41 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Judge's gavel on a desk with law book and justice scaled with words 'hatch act'

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

By Jeff NealSep 9, 2019 3:10 PM | Updated: Sep 23, 2019 8:28 AM 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 SmithAug 13, 2019 4:19 PM | Updated: Aug 26, 2019 3:37 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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

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