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MAGA hats sit on empty seats during an election watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Chandler, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

OSC: Election isn’t settled but feds can wear political attire again

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Office of Special Counsel issued a post-election Hatch Act advisory. The voting is over, so the OSC says it’s ok to sport…

Federal Newscast

So goes 2020: Post-Election Day Hatch Act guidance for feds is anything but simple

Workforce Rights/Governance

USDA Secretary in hot water for talking politics on a work trip

Federal Newscast

Many feds do care about the Hatch Act. But the law allows others to shrug it off.

Federal Report

Defense Sec. bans photographs being used when considering promotions

In today’s Federal Newscast, Defense Secretary Mark Esper bans photographs from being used in the process to promote officers and enlisted service members.

Federal Newscast

In this June 14, 2020 photo, U.S. flag flutters next to a giant Black Lives Matter banner at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. The banner has been removed from the U.S. Embassy building in South Korea's capital three days after it was raised there in solidarity with protesters back home.(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Black Lives Matter support, slogans are OK at the federal office, OSC says

Federal employees can usually discuss, reference or display Black Lives Matter slogans at work without violating the Hatch Act, the Office of Special Counsel…

Workforce Rights/Governance

Federal employee pay increase is literally a gift

Federal Newscast

In today’s Federal Newscast, federal employees are getting an inflation increase when it comes to accepting non-sponsored gifts at widely-attended events and those under the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act.

OSC: Election isn’t settled but feds can wear political attire again

So goes 2020: Post-Election Day Hatch Act guidance for feds is anything but simple

USDA Secretary in hot water for talking politics on a work trip

Many feds do care about the Hatch Act. But the law allows others to shrug it off.

Official word: The Hatch Act does not apply to Trump and Pence

POGO: Existing whistleblower protections may not always protect policy dissent

Congressional regulators voice concerns about Postal Service delivery standards

Politics at work: Even if you can, it’s a bad idea

Court dismisses union lawsuit over OSC Hatch Act advice on impeachment

Election season is busy season for Office of Special Counsel

Pandemic fatigue setting in? You’ve got company

Defense Sec. bans photographs being used when considering promotions

Black Lives Matter support, slogans are OK at the federal office, OSC says

Federal employee pay increase is literally a gift

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