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ABOUT THE HATCH ACT - STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES

Hatch Act: Who is Covered?

State DC, and Local Employees

The Hatch Act restricts the political activity of individuals principally employed by state District of Columbia, or local executive agencies and who work in connection with programs financed in whole or in part by federal loans or grants. Usually, employment with a state District of Columbia, or local agency constitutes the principal employment of the employee in question. However, when an employee holds two or more jobs, principal employment is generally deemed to be that job which accounts for the most work time and the most earned income.

The following list offers examples of the types of programs which frequently receive financial assistance from the federal government: public health, public welfare, housing, urban renewal and area redevelopment, employment security, labor and industry training, public works, conservation, agricultural, civil defense, transportation, anti-poverty, and law enforcement programs.

Hatch Act provisions also apply to employees of private, nonprofit organizations that plan, develop and coordinate federal Head Start or Community Service Block Grant programs.

State District of Columbia, and local employees subject to the Hatch Act continue to be covered while on annual leave, sick leave, leave without pay, administrative leave or furlough.

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For Callers with Hearing/Speech Disabilities: All OSC telephone numbers listed below can be accessed via TTY by first dialing the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339

For Members of the News Media: Please send inquiries only to OSC Public Affairs using the link below for Congressional and Public Affairs.

Contact Address
Prohibited Personnel Practices   Complaints alleging prohibited personnel practices in federal employment as well as requests for appropriate forms may be directed to: Complaints Examining Unit U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, D.C. 20036-4505 Tel: (800) 872-9855  (202) 254-3670 [Top]
Alternative Dispute Resolution   For more information on OSC’s Mediation Program, contact the Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit: Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, D.C. 20036-4505 Tel:  (202) 254-3600 [Top]
Whistleblower Disclosure Hotline   Disclosures of information evidencing violations of law, rule or regulation, gross mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or a danger to public health or safety may be reported in confidence to (and the appropriate form requested from): Disclosure Unit U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, D.C. 20036-4505 Tel: (800) 572-2249 (202) 254-3640 [Top]
Political Activity ("Hatch Act")   Inquiries about the Hatch Act may be made in writing or by telephone to: Hatch Act Unit U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, D.C. 20036-4505 Tel: (800) 85-HATCH or (800) 854-2824 (202) 254-3650 Fax: (202) 254-3700 Requests for Hatch Act advisory opinions (only) may be made by e-mail to: hatchact@osc.gov [Top]
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)   USERRA Coordinator U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, D.C. 20036-4505 Tel: (202) 254-3620 Email: userra@osc.gov [Top]
For Members of the News Media   Ann O’Hanlon, Press and Public Affairs Liaison U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, D.C. 20036-4505 Tel: (202) 254 3631 Fax: (202) 254-3711 Cell: (202) 436-6231 Top]
Congressional Affairs   Adam Miles, Director, Policy and Congressional Affairs U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, D.C. 20036-4505 Tel: (202) 254-3607 Fax: (202) 254-3711 Top]
EEO Director   Shirine Moazed, Acting EEO Director U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, D.C. 20036-4505 Tel: (202) 254-3600 Fax: (202) 653-5161 [Top]
OSC Headquarters   U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, D.C. 20036-4505 Tel: (202) 254-3600 Fax: (202) 254-3711 [Top]
San Francisco Bay Area Field Office U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1301 Clay Street, Suite 1220N Oakland, California 94612-5217 Tel: (510) 637-3460 Fax: (510) 637-3474 [Top]
Dallas Field Office U.S. Office of Special Counsel 525 Griffin Street Room 824, Box #103 Dallas, Texas 75202 Tel: (214) 747-1519 Fax: (214) 767-2764 [Top]
Midwest Field Office   U.S. Office of Special Counsel 211 West Fort Street, Suite 521 Detroit, MI 48226 Tel: (313) 226-4441 Fax: (313) 226-5606 [Top]
Requesting Speakers   Requests for OSC speakers at training, conferences and similar events should be sent to: Shirine Moazed, Chief, Washington Field Office U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, DC 20036-4505  Tel: (202) 254-3600 Fax: (202) 254-3711 OSC Speaker Request Forms [Top]
2302(c) Certification Program   Questions from federal agencies about the 2302(c) Certification Program should be directed to: Shirine Moazed, Chief, Washington Field Office U.S. Office of Special Counsel 1730 M Street, N.W., Suite 218 Washington, D.C. 20036-4505 Tel: (202) 254-3600 Fax: (202) 254-3711 [Top]