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Do You Know What Your Obligations Are Under the Hatch Act?

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.February 8, 2019 9:31 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Social media has made it easier than ever to violate the Hatch Act. Here are some important things to know about how this law can impact federal employees.

Congressman Wants OSC to Rescind its Latest Hatch Act Guidance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: December 18, 2018 7:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

One Congressman wants recent Hatch Act guidance from OSC rescinded, saying it could “have a chilling impact on federal employees.”

OSC Clarifies its Hatch Act Guidance on ‘Resistance’ in the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 2, 2018 6:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OSC has clarified its recent Hatch Act guidance on using terms such as “the Resistance” or discussing impeachment in the federal workplace.

Federal Employees Warned Not to ‘#Resist’ Trump Administration While on Duty

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 30, 2018 12:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OSC has issued new Hatch Act guidance for the 2020 election. Federal employees will want to be wary of using certain terms and hashtags in a political context.

Elections, Federal Employees and Arbitrators

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 20, 2018 4:17 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
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With mid-term elections looming, the Hatch Act always comes into play. This Postal Service case may have longer-term implications than most cases.

How a Federal Employee Can Destroy a Career

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 8, 2018 2:04 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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An employee of ICE has resigned as a result of political activity that led to a Hatch Act violation.

Postal Employee Ordered to be Removed for Violating Hatch Act

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 2, 2018 1:02 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A Postal Service employee has been ordered to be removed from her job for running in two partisan elections.

OSC Files Hatch Act Complaint Against Immigration Judge

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 28, 2018 9:09 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel has filed a Hatch Act complaint against an immigration judge over an incident that allegedly took place around the 2016 election.

OSC Says Kellyanne Conway Violated Hatch Act Twice

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: March 11, 2018 9:36 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel has concluded that Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway violated the Hatch Act in her capacity as a federal employee.

OSC Issues Updated Hatch Act Guidance for 2020 Election

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: March 12, 2018 11:42 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel issued updated Hatch Act guidelines for federal employees after President Trump declared his candidacy for reelection in 2020.

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