Office of Congressional Workplace Rights

Official feed for the OCWR: the independent office that advances workplace rights, safety and health, and accessibility in the legislative branch.

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Keep up with the latest news and information from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights through our website and social media accounts:
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To learn more about the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution process under the Congressional Accountability Act, go to our website: https://t.co/wWHxIFmtXO.

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We are thankful for all of the legislative branch staff working to support the OCWR’s mission to advance workplace rights, safety and health, and accessibility in the legislative branch of the federal government.
Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

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Under the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA), legislative branch employing offices cannot discriminate against employees based on genetic information.

To learn how the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act applies to the CAA, visit our website: https://t.co/Mhm8Ymyrcs.

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When it’s cold outside, stay warm and safe inside with guidance from the OCWR Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Team.

Check out our OSH Fast Fact on portable space heaters for tips on selecting and using these devices safely in your workspace: https://t.co/Ijd3rbWKut

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Join our November 30 webinar on the Congressional Accountability Act. This training session explains the role of the OCWR in administering and enforcing the CAA, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered employees under the CAA, and more.

https://t.co/YOqVURRK3E

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As Veterans Day approaches, we’re reflecting on the rights and protections that apply to veterans in the legislative branch.

The Congressional Accountability Act grants certain veterans enhanced access to job opportunities. Learn more on our website: https://t.co/LNQz2xkZbl.

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OCWR Office of the General Counsel regularly conducts presentations for attorneys and representatives of labor organizations and management of employing offices within the legislative branch.
Check out the slides from our October Labor-Management Forum: https://t.co/MG0OhqCNYz

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Last month, OCWR Office of the General Counsel completed the first round of its ADA Biennial Inspections for the 118th Congress.

The inspections identified barriers to access in legislative branch facilities and grounds that are accessible to the public.

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Is there anything spookier than an unsafe work environment?

Check out our list of common office safety hazards to help prevent frights in legislative branch workspaces: https://t.co/no1i4m32xr

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Legislative branch employees curious about their workplace rights under the CAA may request assistance from the OCWR.

Check out our website to learn about safety and health matters, workplace rights and responsibilities, and more: https://t.co/0lFqAZ2jd3

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Under the Congressional Accountability Act, the Fair Chance Act prohibits employing offices in the legislative branch from asking most job applicants about their criminal history prior to extending conditional offers of employment.

Learn more: https://t.co/N6f3qJyY9j

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The Congressional Accountability Act protects more than 30,000 legislative branch employees against discrimination and harassment.

Check the OCWR website to see if you are part of our covered community: https://t.co/fOF9KAESPc

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Join our October 26 webinar on resilience. This training session explains why personal resilience is an important tool in the legislative branch workplace and proposes strategies to use resilience to manage situations that may arise.
Register: https://t.co/RkRPCTECzu

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During Fire Prevention Week, brush up on safety practices with our Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) team. Check out our OSH Fast Facts on fire doors to learn about their role in a building’s passive fire protection system: https://t.co/JF3V4raaV1.

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.#DidYouKnow that the Congressional Accountability Act was passed in 1995? The CAA established what would become the OCWR to enforce employment laws that apply to the legislative branch of the federal government.
Learn more about the CAA on our website: https://t.co/nRhhlvdQP7.

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Have you registered for next week’s training on the Congressional Accountability Act?
This session explains the role of the OCWR in administering and enforcing the CAA, outlines the rights and responsibilities of covered employees, and more.
Register: https://t.co/cwlFdSeRtd

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Our most recent Brown Bag Lunch focused on Supreme Court case decisions and federal case law updates.

Check out the reference materials from the OCWR Office of the General Counsel on our website: https://t.co/zCjmj7xMkl

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Congratulations to the recipients of the OCWR Safety Recognition Awards for the 117th Congress! Awards were given to legislative branch offices that exemplify the safety standards developed by the OCWR and @NSCsafety during the 117th biennial congressional inspections.

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Our third quarter e-newsletter is here! Explore new and upcoming training opportunities on the Congressional Accountability Act, age discrimination, and resilience.
Check out the full e-newsletter on our website: https://t.co/eZoinWoWZW