News for the federal worker and those interested in official news of the federal government, federal civilian service employees and civil servants. Various federal news articles with reference citations.
Snippet of Article: "...so long as they do not do so in the context of favoring or disapproving of any particular political party. ...OSC asking it investigate any potential Hatch Act violations regarding the ceasefire call, suggesting it could have been drafted in coordination with political entities in an unlawful manner.
“If this suspicion were to be true, it would constitute major violation of the Hatch Act"
Snippet of Article: "Organizers of the effort told Al-Monitor they expect hundreds to join in their walkout after securing commitments from individuals at 22 federal agencies. ...calling itself Feds United for Peace...The organizers, who are choosing to remain anonymous ...According to a list obtained by Al-Monitor, those include the Executive Office of the President, the National Security Agency, the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security... "
Source: www.al-monitor.comSnippet of Article: Prohibited personnel practices (PPPs) are employment-related activities that are banned in the federal workforce because they violate the merit system through some form of employment discrimination, retaliation, improper hiring practices, or failure to adhere to laws, rules, or regulations that directly concern the merit system principles.... "This PPP is in place to help keep partisan politics out of the federal workplace. An employee cannot be pressured into political activity by a superior. This section also prohibits retaliation against an employee for refusing to engage in political activity. Allegations of this kind should be filed with OSC's Hatch Act Unit by clicking here. ..."
Source: osc.govSnippet of Article: "...Federal government workers from the State Department to Nasa are circulating open letters demanding that US President Joe Biden pursue a ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas.
Congressional staff are picking up microphones in front of the Capitol, speaking out to condemn what they say is the silence of lawmakers about the toll on Palestinian civilians. ..."
Snippet of Article: "...Dem expert puts KJP, Bates on notice, says officials who keep breaking Hatch Act 'should be gone'...Painter said it's "a terrible, terrible idea" for the White House to continue to use "MAGA" after press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was told doing so violated the law, and added officials "should immediately stop doing it." "I think that’s critically important that they stop doing it," he continued. "If the Office of Special Counsel says they need to stop doing it, that means they need to stop doing it, and we can't have them flipping the bird at this. They've got to comply with the Office of Special Counsel’s interpretation of the Hatch Act."..."
Source: www.foxnews.comSnippet of Article: "...A former federal employee told an undercover reporter that there’s a “resistance movement” inside the federal establishment that’s trying to undermine the administration of President Donald Trump. To that end, Jessica Schubel says former colleagues were providing her with insider information, including confidential documents, which she acknowledges is probably illegal..."
Source: www.theepochtimes.comSnippet of Article: "...wrongdoing at federal agencies in past election cycles, after learning the Postal Service violated the law by allowing employees to do union-funded work for Hillary Clinton’s campaign while on leave. The lawmakers blasted out letters on Monday to 10 other federal government agencies questioning their unpaid leave policy for union-related political work..."
Source: www.foxnews.comSnippet of Article: "...holding that the prohibition on photographing and publicizing one’s ballot violates the First Amendment. Two federal judges have already ruled that ballot selfie bans, which at least 25 states have adopted, violate constitutionally protected freedom of expression. The 1st Circuit’s ruling marks the first time a federal appeals court had ruled on the matter, and the opinion is a resounding victory for both free speech and democracy..."
Source: www.slate.comSnippet of Article: "...The Hatch Act prohibits government employees from engaging in political activity while on the job or using government vehicles. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel, which enforces the law, regularly updates its official guidance on the law around campaign season...."
Source: www.washingtonpost.comSnippet of Article: "...The Hatch Act prohibits almost all federal employees in the executive branch from being political candidates. Here's how the law..."
Source: www.csmonitor.comDoesn't the Hatch Act forbid military retiree Colin Powell from endorsing Sen. Obama?
The Democratic Plan to Stop Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in 2024 Snippet of Article: "Democrats and the Biden campaign, after months...
