Sec. 403. Functions of Office of House Employment Counsel
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The Office of the House Employment Counsel established under the Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall carry out all of the functions which the Office carried out as of the date of the enactment of this Act, including the following: Providing legal assistance and representation to employing offices of the House with respect to allegations, claims, and civil actions under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 which are brought by covered employees of the House under such Act.
Providing employing offices of the House with confidential advice and counseling regarding compliance with employment laws. Providing training to managers and employees regarding employment law compliance. Nothing in this section may be construed to affect any proceeding to which the Office is a party that is pending on the date of the enactment of this Act, including any suit to which the Office is a party that is commenced prior to such date.