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Waste Treatment Plant Tour Leads to Hatch Act Violation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 17, 2020 6:06 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Despite warnings not to do so, an Energy Department employee gave a tour of a waste treatment plant to a Congressional candidate that resulted in a Hatch Act violation.

Immigration Judge Disciplined for Hatch Act Violation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 17, 2019 12:27 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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An immigration judge has been hit with a significant disciplinary action for violating the Hatch Act.

AFGE Sues OSC Over Hatch Act Restrictions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 13, 2019 4:19 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

AFGE has sued OSC over its latest Hatch Act guidance for federal employees.

OSC Recommends Firing Kellyanne Conway for Hatch Act Violations

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJune 13, 2019 2:06 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel has recommended removing Kellyanne Conway for what it called “numerous violations” of the Hatch Act.

Congressman Wants OSC to Rescind its Latest Hatch Act Guidance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: December 18, 2018 7:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

One Congressman wants recent Hatch Act guidance from OSC rescinded, saying it could “have a chilling impact on federal employees.”

OSC Clarifies its Hatch Act Guidance on ‘Resistance’ in the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDecember 2, 2018 6:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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OSC has clarified its recent Hatch Act guidance on using terms such as “the Resistance” or discussing impeachment in the federal workplace.

Federal Employees Warned Not to ‘#Resist’ Trump Administration While on Duty

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNovember 30, 2018 12:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OSC has issued new Hatch Act guidance for the 2020 election. Federal employees will want to be wary of using certain terms and hashtags in a political context.

OSC Files Complaint Over Whistleblower’s Termination

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAugust 30, 2018 10:44 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel recently filed a whistleblower retaliation complaint over the removal of a federal employee at the Interior Department.

Elections, Federal Employees and Arbitrators

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 20, 2018 4:17 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
Paper on a desk labeled 'arbitration agreement' next to a judge's gavel and a fountain pen

With mid-term elections looming, the Hatch Act always comes into play. This Postal Service case may have longer-term implications than most cases.

How a Federal Employee Can Destroy a Career

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAugust 8, 2018 2:04 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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An employee of ICE has resigned as a result of political activity that led to a Hatch Act violation.

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