Notice
Due to congressional activity, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights’ physical office will be closed to the public on Friday, January 3. The office will be open to staff scheduled to be onsite. OCWR staff can be contacted by phone or e-mail on January 3.
The physical office will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, January 6. OCWR staff can be contacted by phone or e-mail on January 6.
The physical office will be closed to staff and the public on Tuesday, January 7. OCWR staff can be contacted by phone or e-mail on January 7.
The office will be closed to staff and the pubic on Thursday, January 9 in recognition of the national day of mourning to honor the passing of President Jimmy Carter.
The office will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, January 20 in recognition of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and for the presidential inauguration.
News
ADA Biennial Inspection Report for the 117th Congress
Statement from the General Counsel As provided in Section 210(f)(1) of the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), 2 U.S.C. § 1331(f)(1), during each Congress, the Office of the General Counsel (OGC)…
Guidance on ADA Inspections
Section 210 of the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) applies provisions of Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to specified legislative branch entities and requires all…
e-Newsletter – Fourth Quarter 2024
New Know Your Rights Brochure The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) has revised its Know Your Rights in the Legislative Branch brochure with updated information on the OCWR’s administrative…
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