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House Committee Wants to Know What Agencies Are Doing to Comply with Hatch Act Travel Restrictions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJuly 26, 2016 8:30 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

It’s an election year, so agencies and their employees have to make sure not to run afoul of the Hatch Act. A House Committee is seeking information from Executive branch agencies on how they ensure they stay within the law’s travel restrictions.

AFGE Endorses Clinton for President

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 10, 2015 12:53 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The American Federation of Government Employees has announced that it is endorsing Hillary Clinton for president in 2016.

Know Your Limitations on Social Media

FedSmith.com author Carol SchmidlinBy Carol SchmidlinDecember 7, 2015 4:20 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

How can you avoid violating the Hatch Act while you are on the clock? The authors spell out what new guidance from the Office of Special Counsel says about proper use of social media for federal employees while they are at work.

Don’t Let the Hatch Act Destroy Your Federal Career

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNovember 16, 2015 2:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Office of Special Counsel recently issued new Hatch Act guidelines for federal employees pertaining to social media.

Can a Federal Employee Be Fired for Tweeting About a Political Candidate?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 13, 2015 9:05 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Office of Special Counsel has released a list of frequently asked questions about the Hatch Act and social media use for federal workers in light of the upcoming election year.

IRS Employees Suspended for Pro-Obama Activities

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 10, 2014 2:17 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The IRS appears to have had numerous problems with employees campaigning for Barack Obama during the last presidential election–and most of the cases are below the public’s radar.

Hatch Act Modifications Reflected in New OPM Rule

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 5, 2014 6:30 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Hatch Act allows most federal employees to participate in some partisan political activity. The new rule issued by OPM reflects the less stringent penalties and loosening of Hatch Act restrictions on many feds.

More Hatch Act Violations Cited by Special Counsel

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 30, 2014 1:50 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Political passion during an election cycle continues to embroil employees who put their federal careers at risk by engaging in prohibited political activity. Here are two new cases, involving both sides of the partisan political divide.

Political Passion Can Destroy a Federal Career

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 9, 2014 1:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

An investigation by the Office of Special Counsel has found evidence of political campaigning for President Obama by IRS employees at a time when the agency did not need more publicity regarding campaigning and actions on behalf of one political party over another.

Election Season and Hatch Act Don’t Mix

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 30, 2012 6:54 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Two recent Hatch Act violations serve as a reminder to federal employees about risks to their jobs during an election season. Some federal employees are even subject to violations outside of the office.

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