Waste Treatment Plant Tour Leads to Hatch Act Violation
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.
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Immigration Judge Disciplined for Hatch Act Violation
An immigration judge has been hit with a significant disciplinary action for violating the Hatch Act.
AFGE Sues OSC Over Hatch Act Restrictions
AFGE has sued OSC over its latest Hatch Act guidance for federal employees.
OSC Recommends Firing Kellyanne Conway for Hatch Act Violations
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
One Congressman wants recent Hatch Act guidance from OSC rescinded, saying it could “have a chilling impact on federal employees.”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
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
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
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
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
An employee of ICE has resigned as a result of political activity that led to a Hatch Act violation.
