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

FedSmith.com author Susan McGuire SmithBy Susan McGuire SmithAugust 24, 2020 8:19 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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. SmithAugust 13, 2020 7:03 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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 Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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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 Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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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 Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

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 Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Two federal employees have been suspended without pay for violating the Hatch Act while on duty.

Are Whistleblowers More Likely to Be Fired if They Are Probationary Employees?

By Ian SmithMay 28, 2020 3:57 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A GAO report attempted to determine if whistleblowers are more likely to be fired when they are in probationary status.

Maximum Penalty Imposed on VA Physician Charged with 15 Hatch Act Violations

By Ian SmithApril 30, 2020 10:12 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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OSC announced a decision which found a former VA physician violated the Hatch Act when running for U.S. Senate.

DOI Employee Returned to His Job in Whistleblower Retaliation Case

By Ian SmithFebruary 5, 2020 11:40 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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A DOI employee has been returned to his job along with backpay and benefits after a settlement in a whistleblower case.

Impeachment? Read This Before Offering an Opinion

By Ian SmithJanuary 29, 2020 3:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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As the impeachment trial continues in Washington, the debate over whether federal employees can discuss impeachment while on duty as resurfaced.

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