When filing a claim with the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR), you may describe the actions that you are challenging and why you believe that the actions violate the CAA. If you would like to continue your description of your claim, you may submit a continuing description with your claim form.
Please note that filing a claim is only the first step in the administrative dispute resolution process. If your claim passes preliminary review, you may request a hearing with the OCWR with other opportunities to provide additional evidence and arguments.
Please also note that any additional document(s) submitted with your claim form will be provided to the employing office named in your claim, along with a copy of your claim form.
Request to Exceed the Page Limit for the Claim Form Continuing Description
Your continuing description cannot exceed 35 pages (and must be submitted as a PDF if the claim is filed online or by e-mail). If you need to exceed 35 pages, you may submit a request to the OCWR within 15 calendar days of filing your initial claim using the form below.
Your request may be e-mailed to OCWRefile@ocwr.gov, or hand-delivered or mailed to Office of the Clerk, Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, John Adams Building, 110 Second Street SE, Room LA-200, Washington, DC 20540-1999. If your request is approved, you will be notified at the e-mail address you indicated on your initial claim form.
If you have any questions or need technical support, please contact the OCWR at (202) 724-9250 or send an e-mail to efilesupport@ocwr.gov.
