Press Releases
OSC Files MSPB Amicus Brief Advocating for Broad Protections for Employees Contacting Investigators
As the agency responsible for protecting federal employee whistleblowers, OSC’s brief advocates for an expansive reading of the statute to maximize protections for employees . The U.S. Office of Special...
OSC Works to Support Military Veterans, Meets with Advocacy Groups to Expand Outreach & Education
OSC supports America’s veterans and is committed to helping improve military retiree care and ensure the employment rights of our returning uniformed service members. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel...
Special Counsel Dellinger Announces Updates to OSC’s Hatch Act Enforcement
Today, Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger announced several updates to the OSC's approach to Hatch Act enforcement. Today, Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger announced several updates to the Office of Special Counsel's...
OSC Once Again Named One of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
OSC today was recognized for the fourth year in a row as one of the best places to work in the federal government. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC)...
Special Counsel Dellinger, OSC Applaud Henry Kerner’s Confirmation as Board Member at MSPB
OSC and Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger extend their congratulations to former Special Counsel Henry J. Kerner on his unanimous U.S. Senate confirmation to MSPB. Today, the U.S. Office of Special...
Special Counsel Dellinger Statement on Public Service Recognition Week
This week is Public Service Recognition Week, a time each year when we show our particular appreciation for public servants across governments (federal, tribal, state, and local) for their vast...
Special Counsel Dellinger Announces Transition Leadership Team, Meets with All Agency Colleagues
Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger has named Karen Gorman as Acting Principal Deputy Special Counsel. Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger has named Karen Gorman as Acting Principal Deputy Special Counsel. Gorman, along...
OSC Announces Discipline for Two Federal Employees Who Knowingly Violated the Hatch Act
OSC today announced discipline, including a 90-day unpaid suspension and a 130-day unpaid suspension, for two federal employees who violated the Hatch Act. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC)...
MSPB Agrees with OSC on Key Issue in Whistleblower Retaliation Case, Upholding Protections for Federal Workers
OSC is highlighting the impact of OSC’s amicus curiae brief in a recent MSPB decision. Today, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is highlighting the impact of OSC's amicus...
OSC Strongly Enforces the Prohibition Against Employee Gag Orders that Chill Whistleblowing
OSC is providing updated information on its enforcement of the anti‐gag order provision in the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act . Federal employees maintain certain constitutional and statutory “free speech" rights...