"The
Legislative Branch is committed to promoting a respectful and inclusive
environment in the State Capitol and in any setting in which conduct has the
ability to create a Capitol environment that is intimidating, hostile or
offensive, or may constitute conduct that amounts to retaliation for the making
of a good-faith complaint under this rule or for participation in an
investigation under this rule."
Rule 27 (1)(a) as adopted in enrolled HCR28 (2021)
Legislative Equity Officer recruitment
The Joint Committee on Conduct is currently recruiting for a Legislative Equity Officer (LEO). We want to ensure that all parties have access to the resources and services of the equity office during this transition time. During the recruitment process, the Joint Committee on Conduct (JCC) secured a contractual arrangement for core LEO office functions with outside firms. Stoel Rives and Jackson Lewis will be available to receive confidential disclosures from members of the Capitol Community pending the hire of our new LEO. In addition, they will be available to assist with process counseling for individuals seeking options to make reports or complaints under Legislative Branch Personnel Rule (LBPR) 27. A copy of the rule can be found here:
HCR0028 Rule 27.pdf
Rule 27 Reporting Options
Individuals seeking to make
confidential disclosures can do so by contacting Brenda Baumgart or Sarah Ryan via contacts listed below. You can also always seek assistance from any branch appointing authority or Employee Services who will make every effort to maintain confidentiality, but who may have mandatory reporting obligations. We want to also remind you of our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program. Below is contact information for all resources outlined above. You may also use our online anonymous reporting form available
here, or download the Conduct Complaint form and submit to one of the contacts below:
Conduct Complaint Form.pdf
If you have a pending matter with the LEO office, please contact Brenda Baumgart or Sarah Ryan for guidance on next steps.
Brenda Baumgart, Stoel Rives
Direct: (503) 294-9413
Email: brenda.baumgart@stoel.com
Sarah Ryan, Jackson Lewis
Direct: (503) 345-4162
Main: (503) 229-0404
Email: Sarah.Ryan@jacksonlewis.com
Jessica Knieling, Interim HR Director
Direct: (503) 986-1370
Email: Jessica.knieling@oregonlegislature.gov
Employee Services
Direct: (503) 986.1373
Email: employee.services@oregonlegislature.gov
Employee Assistance Program/Cascade Centers (EAP)
Available 24/7 & 365 FREE & CONFIDENTIAL
Website: https://cascadecenters.com/Services-Offered
Telephone: 800-433-2320
Text: 503-850-7721
Email: info@cascadecenters.com
2021 Trainings - Lobbyists
These trainings are required for registered lobbyists and will last for up to two hours. Currently, an online version of the training is available. Please sign up on the Legislature's online learning portal, here. Once you have signed up, look for the course titled, "Legislative Branch Personnel Rule 27, Harassment-Free Workplace"
