Events

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

These one-hour in-person training sessions will be held in the West Dining Room (Room LM-621) on the sixth floor of the James Madison Memorial Building of the Library of Congress. Registrants can sign up to attend one or both sessions by clicking the registration button on the right. Civility The legislative branch employs over 30,000 […]

Due to planned activities on Capitol Hill, the in-person trainings on Civility and Resilience scheduled for October 21, 2024 in the Capitol Visitor Center have been cancelled. Registrants are encouraged to sign up for the October 28, 2024 session in the James Madison Building of the Library of Congress. The October 21 session will be […]

The Office of the General Counsel will give a Brown Bag Lunch presentation for legislative branch counsel, discussing recent federal cases involving CAA-applied statutes. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at OCWRtraining@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel to talk about recent Supreme Court case decisions. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at OCWRtraining@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

The legislative branch employs over 30,000 employees of varied experiences and backgrounds. This training module reviews the core concept of workplace civility, its related concepts, and its institutional benefits; examines specific civil behaviors and conflict management practices in multiple workplace environments; and proposes strategies to create, foster, and maintain a climate of inclusion in the […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

This in-person training session will be held in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Memorial Building of the Library of Congress. This training module explores the concept of workplace resilience, examines possible barriers to resilience, and proposes strategies to enhance the resilience of legislative branch employees. Note: Registration is […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel to talk about statutory, regulatory, and case law updates to the Congressional Accountability Act. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at OCWRtraining@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

When in the presence of offensive conduct, bystanders may, for a variety of reasons, choose not to get involved; this is known as the “bystander effect.” This training module defines the concepts of the bystander effect and bystander intervention theory; helps attendees recognize the importance of intervention; proposes strategies for when and how they may […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel to talk about occupational safety and health (OSH) law, inspections, and investigations. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at OCWRtraining@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law over 50 years ago, but the discussion of racial equality has not ended; instead, it has shifted toward a focus on racial equity. This training module identifies the causes, manifestations, and impact of racial inequity in the workplace and proposes strategies and methods for advancing […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

The legislative branch employs over 30,000 employees of varied experiences and backgrounds. This training module reviews the core concept of workplace civility, its related concepts, and its institutional benefits; examines specific civil behaviors and conflict management practices in multiple workplace environments; and proposes strategies to create, foster, and maintain a climate of inclusion in the […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

The legislative branch is a dynamic and unique work environment unlike any other. When faced with adversity or stressful events, Hill employees often have to bounce back quickly and return to work with minimal disruption. This is where our resilience becomes important. This training module identifies what resilience is, describes our different barriers to resilience, […]

This in-person training session will be held in the Mary Pickford Theater on the third floor of the James Madison Memorial Building of the Library of Congress. This session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel to talk about upcoming Supreme Court case decisions and federal case law updates. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at OCWRtraining@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA (including the protections against harassment, discrimination, intimidation, and reprisal), and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel on mental health accommodations in the workplace. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at OCWRinfo@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

When in the presence of offensive conduct, bystanders may, for a variety of reasons, choose not to get involved; this is known as the “bystander effect.” This training module defines the concepts of the bystander effect and bystander intervention theory; helps attendees recognize the importance of intervention; proposes strategies for when and how they may […]

Please join the OCWR for a program, Electrical Safety for Maintenance Personnel, to be held in the West Dining Room (LM-621) and on Zoom on June 6, 2023 at 11:00 am. The guest speaker will be Jerry Rivera, Safety Director of the Washington, D.C. chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel on new protections for pregnant and nursing mothers. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at OCWRinfo@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

The legislative branch is a dynamic and unique work environment where resilience is an important tool. This training session identifies what resilience is, describes the different barriers to resilience, explains why resilience is important in the legislative workplace, and proposes strategies to improve the resilience of legislative branch employees. Note: This training is for legislative […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel on recent cases involving ADA public access issues. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at OCWRinfo@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel on recent cases involving potential Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) issues. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at OCWRinfo@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel on ADA public access regulations in the legislative branch. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at OCWRinfo@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel on unionization in the legislative branch. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at ocwrinfo@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel on the Fair Labor Standards Act: Proposed Regulations and Recent Case Law. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at ocwrinfo@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered legislative branch employees under the CAA, and sets forth the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution procedures and the necessary deadlines for covered employees to file a claim […]

The General Counsel will present a Brown Bag Lunch session for legislative branch counsel on the Fair Chance Act (Ban the Box) and other recent updates. To learn more, please contact the OCWR at ocwrinfo@ocwr.gov. Include “Brown Bag” in the subject line.

This training session explains the role of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) in administering and enforcing the Congressional Accountability Act.