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OSC Issues New Whistleblower Protection Guidelines to Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 6, 2018 10:30 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel recently released three guidance memos for agencies regarding implementing whistleblower protections.

The Hatch Act, Unions and Postal Service

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 19, 2017 3:38 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

According to the OSC, the Postal Service took action to assist a union’s political activity in violation of the Hatch Act.

Whistleblower Blows Whistle at Office of Special Counsel

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 29, 2017 1:30 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A complaint has been filed and a hearing scheduled for a complaint against senior officials of the Office of Special Counsel, the agency that normally investigates and prosecutes these cases.

Trump in 2020? OSC Releases Hatch Act Guidance

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: February 13, 2017 10:46 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The Office of Special Counsel has received numerous questions from federal employees about a possible candidate Trump in the 2020 election. The agency has provided a memo with Hatch Act guidance in the interim.

Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Whistleblower?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJanuary 26, 2017 4:23 PM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

A federal whistleblower has legal protection from retaliation. A gag order may fall within this type of protected activity.

IRS Employees Suspended for Pro-Obama Activities

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJuly 10, 2014 2:17 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The IRS appears to have had numerous problems with employees campaigning for Barack Obama during the last presidential election–and most of the cases are below the public’s radar.

Political Passion Can Destroy a Federal Career

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApril 9, 2014 1:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

An investigation by the Office of Special Counsel has found evidence of political campaigning for President Obama by IRS employees at a time when the agency did not need more publicity regarding campaigning and actions on behalf of one political party over another.

OSC: Whistleblower Disclosures ‘Skyrocketed’

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.July 14, 2013 2:26 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal employee whistleblowing activity has reached screeching levels, with the government’s watchdog agency, the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), seeing a surge of new disclosures of wrongdoing in fiscal year 2012.

FBI Raids Office of Special Counsel

By FedSmith.comMay 6, 2008 2:54 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

FBI agents have raided the Office of Special Counsel and the home of Special Counsel Scott Bloch.

E-Mail, Politics and Your Federal Career: The Mix Could Be Expensive

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMarch 19, 2007 7:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The 2008 election is already underway. Political passion is stirring in some citizens and the e-mail send button is sitting right in front of you. Think before explaining the rationale for your political passion in a personal message to your friends and colleagues by using that convenient government e-mail system. Here’s why.

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