Brian D. DiGiacomo, Chief
bdigiaco[at]doc[dot]gov
Tel: (202) 482-5017
Fax: (202) 501-2878
Quick Links
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commision
- Federal Labor Relations Authority
- Federal Service Impasses Panel
- Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
- Merit Systems Protection Board
- Office of Special Counsel
Relevant Department Administrative Orders (DAO)
- Administrative Grievance Procedure [DAO 202-771]
- Allegations of Harassment Prohibited by Law [DAO 202-955]
- Complaint Process for Sexual Orientation Discrimination [DAO 215-11]
- Discipline [DAO 202-751]
- Labor Management Relations [DAO 202-711]
- Performance Management System [DAO 202-430]
- Reasonable Accommodation of People with Disabilities in Employment [DAO 215-10]
Related Links
Welcome
The Employment and Labor Law Division provides advice and guidance to management regarding employment and labor law issues, including the legal standards for taking adverse and performance-based actions; laws regarding discrimination and harassment; issues relating to labor relations, unions, collective bargaining agreements, negotiations, and grievances; and statutes, regulations, and policies relating to the administration of leave and other employee benefits. Division attorneys represent the Department, its bureaus and activities, in administrative proceedings relating to employment or labor law matters before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit Systems Protection Board, the Federal Labor Relations Authority, and the Foreign Service Grievance Board. This representational function also extends to third-party arbitrations and mediations. Division attorneys assist the Department of Justice and the various U.S. Attorney Offices in representing the agency in Federal courts.
Office Description
The Employment and Labor Law Division is headed by a Chief assisted by a Deputy Chief. Approximately 25 attorneys are divided into four teams representing and advising specific bureaus and activities within the Department of Commerce.
NOAA Team | (301) 713-2527 |
Census Team (for non-Decennial Census issues) |
(301) 763-2918 |
Decennial Team |
(301) 763-2918 |
Headquarters Team | (202) 482-5017 |
In addition to representing the Department in approximately 300 administrative or judicial cases at any given time, Division attorneys provide training to more than 3,000 employees nationwide each year.
Note: Employment and labor law guidance for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is provided by the Office of General Law, Office of General Counsel, USPTO - http://www.uspto.gov/ip/boards/ogc_ogl.jsp