OSC Issues Updated Hatch Act Guidance for 2020 Election
The Office of Special Counsel issued updated Hatch Act guidelines for federal employees after President Trump declared his candidacy for reelection in 2020.
The Office of Special Counsel issued updated Hatch Act guidelines for federal employees after President Trump declared his candidacy for reelection in 2020.
The Office of Special Counsel has issued new guidelines to help federal employees understand how to stay within Hatch Act guidelines when using social media.
Elections have consequences. President Trump has issued an Executive Order revoking federal labor-management relations councils.
Various groups are seeking loyalty of the federal workforce. Is there an internal “permanent state” in government? A former administration official says it exists, is dangerous and threatens our democracy.
The House Oversight Committee has taken an interest in the IG investigation that concluded the Postal Service violated the Hatch Act during the 2016 elections.
Two lawmakers are questioning agencies about their use of leave without pay to ensure it is being granted in a “politically neutral manner.”
According to the OSC, the Postal Service took action to assist a union’s political activity in violation of the Hatch Act.
Two lawsuits are now pending involving issues surrounding the “Deep State” and EPA employees.
News about federal employees posting their political opinions on social media has been more widespread since the election. When does it cross the line?
The Office of Special Counsel has received numerous questions from federal employees about a possible candidate Trump in the 2020 election. The agency has provided a memo with Hatch Act guidance in the interim.