The Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) requires the OCWR (formerly Office of Compliance) to prepare and report on a number of issues affecting the Congressional workplace.
Annual Reports
The OCWR reports annually on the progress it has made administering the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA). In accordance with Section 301(h) of the CAA, the Annual Report provides statistics on the use of the OCWR’s administrative dispute resolution process, including the type of claims raised and the outcome of proceedings. This report also includes information on the OCWR’s program of education and training, safety and health, labor-management relations, and ADA accessibility.
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102(b) Biennial Reports
Section 102(b) of the CAA requires the OCWR to report whether and to what degree provisions of Federal law, relating to the terms and conditions of employment of employees and access to public services and accommodations, are applicable or inapplicable to the legislative branch and, if inapplicable, whether they should be made applicable.
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OSH Biennial Reports
Sections 215(c) and (e) of the CAA require the OCWR General Counsel to conduct biennial inspections of legislative branch places of employment and facilities for compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHAct) and to report its findings to Congressional leadership and the Architect of the Capitol.
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ADA Biennial Reports
Section 210(f) of the CAA requires the OCWR General Counsel to conduct biennial inspections of the legislative branch to ascertain compliance with the public access provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and report its findings to Congressional leadership and the Architect of the Capitol.
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Awards and Settlements Reports
As a result of the CAA Reform Act, section 301(l) of the CAA requires the OCWR to prepare and submit to Congress an annual report detailing certain payments made by employing offices pursuant to awards or settlements in connection with claims alleging violations of section 201(a) or 206(a) of the CAA (unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, or violations of servicemembers’ rights).