Updated Hatch Act Guidance Affects Current and Former Federal Employees
OSC can enforce Hatch Act rules on current and former federal employees. Violations may lead to investigation, fines, or disciplinary action.
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A Warning to Federal Employees: Hatch Act Violations Can Follow You After Service Ends
Former federal employees can be held liable for Hatch Act violations according to a new advisory opinion from OSC.
New Policy Could Offer Large Cash Bonuses to Federal Employees
OSC has established a new policy designed to incentivize whistleblowers to report waste or wrongdoing by encouraging agencies to offer cash rewards.
OSC Announces New Hatch Act Guidance
OSC has rescinded a Biden era advisory opinion on the Hatch Act.
OSC Declines to Pursue Cases Involving Fired Probationary Federal Workers
The Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) told fired probationary employees it would no longer pursue complaints they were wrongfully terminated.
Probationary Employee Removals: Appeals Court Sides With Trump (So Far) Allowing Removal of Special Counsel
Cases surrounding removal of probationary employees continue to move forward. Appeals court removes restraining order from removing current Special Counsel at OSC.
MSPB Orders Temporary Reinstatement of Thousands of Probationary Federal Employees
The MSPB granted a stay request, temporarily reinstating thousands of probationary federal employees fired by USDA.
OSC Seeks Intervention in Alleged Improper Terminations of Some Probationary Federal Employees
OSC has requested that MSPB pause terminations of six probationary federal employees, alleging violations of federal laws and merit system principles.
OSC Cracking Down on White House Hatch Act Violations
New Hatch Act enforcement guidelines are designed to level the playing field between White House staff and other federal employees.
Run for Office Runs Afoul of the Hatch Act
A NOAA employee waged a “fight for fairness” when running for a congressional seat, flaunting the Hatch Act in the process. See how his crusade ended up.
