Trick or Treat? Party Invitation Results in Complaint Against Fed Employee
The Office of Special Counsel has filed a complaint against two federal employees contending their actions violated the Hatch Act.
Hatch Act
Losing in Albuquerque
A federal employee ran in a nonpartisan election to become Mayor of Albuquerque. He now finds himself on the losing end of a court decision charging him with a Hatch Act violation.
It’s An Election Year: OPM Issues Warning to Agencies on Personnel Actions
OPM has issued a memo to agency heads advising them of restrictions on appointments and awards during election season
Pay, Politics and Payback: An Evolving Civil Service
The civil service system is evolving. Federal employees are part of a political system and their representatives are taking strong political positions – whether most employees in the civil service know or care about the consequences.
Real Jobs, Real Money and Real Politics: Political Reality Hits Home for Feds
The political environment has changed dramatically for federal employees as unions speak out on their behalf. Most aren’t aware of the changes but they will be impacted by these changes.
