Congressional Equal Employment Opportunity Amendments of 1988

Congressional Equal Employment Opportunity Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to require that personnel actions affecting employees or applicants in the legislative branch of the Government other than units having positions in the competitive service be free from any discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, handicap, or age. Allows Members of Congress to take into consideration an individual's domicile and political affiliation.

Authorizes an aggrieved individual to file a written charge with the Joint Commission on Congressional Employment. Establishes the Commission in the legislative branch. Provides that the Commission be composed of Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate as requested by the majority and minority leaders of each body.

Establishes procedures for the Commission to investigate, settle, hear, and determine the claims alleged. Requires the Commission, insofar as practicable, to make a determination not later than 120 days after receiving the charge.

Provides that, if a violation is found, an order for relief may compel the defendant to: (1) employ or reinstate, with or without up to two years back pay, on terms and conditions as determined to be appropriate; (2) pay compensatory damages; or (3) cease and desist committing the violation. Makes the order final and not reviewable.

Amends title VII (Equal Employment Opportunity) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to define "handicap" to have the meaning given it in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, except that the term does not include a contagious disease.