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What Does OSC’s Amicus Curiae with the MSPB Mean for Federal Employees and Whistleblower Retaliation?

By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.March 25, 2021 2:52 PM

The OSC recently submitted a brief in support of a VA whistleblower. What could this mean for federal employees?

Air Force EEO Director Removed Following Investigation

By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.January 29, 2021 12:10 PM

The EEO director at Hill AFB was removed from her position after an investigation concerning violation of EEOC regulations.

“Bank of BARDA” Spent Vaccine Research Funds on Office Furniture, News Subscriptions

By Ian SmithJanuary 27, 2021 5:56 PM

A new report states that HHS misappropriated millions of dollars intended to fund vaccine research.

Federal Employees Generally Free to Display Campaign Related Items After Election Day

By Ian SmithNovember 4, 2020 3:01 PM

OSC has issued an advisory opinion outlining what federal employees can and cannot do under the Hatch Act after Election Day.

Third Party Watch Dog Group Lacks Standing in Bid to Force Prosecution of Hatch Act Violations

By Susan McGuire SmithAugust 24, 2020 8:19 AM
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A federal district court has turned aside efforts by a watch dog group to force OSC to prosecute violations of the Hatch Act by a White House official.

Hatch Act Not a Bar for Acceptance Speech at White House

By Ralph R. SmithUpdated: August 17, 2020 9:18 AM

The Office of Special Counsel says President Trump can make acceptance speech at the White House, with restrictions.

Court Dismisses AFGE’s Hatch Act Lawsuit

By Ian SmithAugust 5, 2020 10:21 AM
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AFGE’s lawsuit against OSC for its recent Hatch Act guidance has been dismissed by a Maryland court.

Hatch Act Leads to 120-Day Suspension

By Ralph R. SmithJuly 22, 2020 10:45 AM
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A federal employee has agreed to a 120-day suspension without pay for a Hatch Act violation.

Federal Employees, Hatch Act, and Black Lives Matter

By Ralph R. SmithJuly 14, 2020 11:13 AM

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

By Ian SmithJune 24, 2020 3:16 PM
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Two federal employees have been suspended without pay for violating the Hatch Act while on duty.

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