Rules of the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights (formerly Office of Compliance ) govern the procedures for consideration and resolution of alleged violations of the laws made applicable under Parts A, B, C, and D of title II of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995. The rules include procedures for counseling, mediation, and for electing between filing a complaint with the Office and filing a civil action in a United States District Court. The rules also address procedures for variances and compliance; investigation and enforcement under Part C of title II; conduct of hearings held as a result of the filing of a complaint; and for appeals to the Board of Directors from Hearing Officer decisions. The rules include other matters of general applicability to the dispute resolution process and to the OCWR's operations. The OCWR applies the rules in a manner that expedites the resolution of disputes.

Final Procedural Rules

2016 Procedural Rules of the Office of Compliance

Congressional  Record will be uploaded when corrected version is published.
2004 Procedural Rules of the Office of Compliance

 

History of Final Procedural Rules

Comments Received on Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Procedure of September 9, 2014

Senate Chief Counsel for Employment
United States Capitol Police
USCP Labor Committee
Committee on House Administration

Architect of the Capitol

Proposed Procedural Rules

On September 9, 2014, a notice of proposed rulemaking and request for comments from interested parties was issued by the Executive Director with approval of the Board of Directors amending the Rules of Procedure of the Office of Compliance. 

The notice and comment period ends 30 days from September 9, 2014.

Proposed Amendments to the Rules of Procedure - September 9, 2014

Congressional Record: House | Senate

 

Regulations & Reports