Hatch Act Advisory Opinions

Federal Advisory Opinions, Coverage, Candidacy/Holding Office, Nonpartisan Activity, On Duty/In Workplace, Social Media & Email, Further Restricted Employees.

Request a Hatch Act Advisory Opinion - OSC.gov

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is authorized pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 1212(f) to issue advisory opinions under the Hatch Act. OSC issues advisory ...

Hatch Act Advisory Opinion Regarding Service on a Presidential ...

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is issuing this Hatch Act advisory opinion in response to questions OSC has received from federal ...

Updating Agency Approach to Enforcement of The Hatch Act as it ...

Congress committed Hatch Act enforcement to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) and gave OSC the authority to issue advisory opinions. See 5 ...

A Guide to the Hatch Act for Federal Employees

For further examples, sample advisory opinions, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website at www.osc.gov. U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL. Who We ...

The Hatch Act and Activities after Election Day - OSC.gov

Each presidential election year, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) receives questions from federal employees about permissible and ...

Hatch Act Advisory Opinion Regarding Official Agency ... - OSC.gov

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) recently received complaints, some of which were made public, alleging that Secretary of Education ...

Special Counsel Dellinger Announces Updates to OSC's Hatch Act ...

Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger announced several updates to the Office of Special Counsel's (OSC) approach to Hatch Act enforcement.

Hatch Act Overview - OSC.gov

The Hatch Act, a federal law passed in 1939, limits certain political activities of federal employees, as well as some state, DC, and local government ...

OSC Issues Updated Hatch Act Guidance for Federal Employees ...

The guidance reminds federal employees that the Hatch Act prohibits federal employees from engaging in political activity while on duty or in a federal room or ...

The Hatch Act | NIH Ethics Program

The Hatch Act restricts certain political activities of Government employees, including SGEs when engaged in Government business.

Advisory Opinion Issued by the Office of Special Counsel Updating ...

Advisory Opinion Issued by the Office of Special Counsel Updating Agency Approach to Enforcement of the Hatch Act 5/20/2024 Hatch Act ...

Hatch Act FAQs - OSC.gov

Hatch Act FAQs: General, Federal Employees, What Federal Employees Are Covered?, Federal Candidacy & Elections, Federal Participation in Political Party or ...

5 CFR 1800.4 -- Filing complaints of Hatch Act violations and ... - eCFR

(ii) By writing to OSC at: U.S. Office of Special Counsel, 1730 M Street NW, Suite 218, Washington, DC 20036-4505. (2) Complaints alleging a violation of the ...

Hatch Act/Political Activities - HUD

The Hatch Act is a Federal law that regulates the political activities of Federal employees and some state and local government workers.

The Hatch Act ahead of Election Day: What's new, plus a review

The Hatch Act, a law dating back to 1939, generally prohibits civil servants, while at the federal workplace or on duty, from expressing support or opposition ...

OSC Issues Hatch Act Advisory Opinion to Address Federal ...

The relevant provision of the Hatch Act prohibits employees from engaging in political activity while on duty or in the federal workplace.

POLITICAL ACTIVITIES AND THE HATCH ACT

Most employees may engage in a wide range of partisan political activities during off-duty hours, while outside of federal property, and while not using any ...

Office of Special Counsel (OSC) Advisory Opinions concerning the ...

On October. 29, 2020, you clarified the scope of your request for a copy of all unpublished formal Hatch Act advisory opinions from l/20/17-9/30 ...

Federal Employee Hatch Act Information - OSC.gov

All federal civilian executive branch employees are covered by the Hatch Act, including employees of the US Postal Service. Even part-time employees are ...