What is the OCWR?
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR) — formerly Office of Compliance — is a neutral, nonpartisan, and independent congressional office that advances workplace rights, safety and health, and accessibility in the legislative branch. Call to learn more about your workplace protections.
As a legislative branch employee, you have important workplace protections put in place by Congress.
These provisions, detailed in the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), include anti-discrimination, family and medical leave, and hazard-free workplace protections.
Services for you…
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights offers resources valuable to all legislative branch employees, including:
- Free online and in-person training on topics such as preventing disability discrimination, bystander intervention, understanding workplace rights, and preventing sexual harassment.
- An effective workplace claims process.
- Fast Facts and Compliance@Work publications that offer practical guidance and tips. Look for quarterly e-Newsletters in your inbox.
Safety and accessibility for all…
Our inspectors cover more than 18 million square feet of legislative branch buildings and grounds each Congress to make sure they are safe and accessible for employees and the visiting public with disabilities.
The staff is available to answer general inquiries about workplace rights in the legislative branch. These discussions and contacts with the OCWR are confidential.
