Respectful Workplace Training
In an effort to foster a safe and respectful workplace in the Oregon State Capitol, all legislators, legislative staff, legislative interns, legislative volunteers, and lobbyists who are required to registered with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission must attend the training annually, per statute, ORS 173.915 - Respectful workplace training (public.law). Rule 27 trainings must be attended in person. Virtual attendance options are available for those
whose primary place of residence is outside of Oregon, or online training can be substituted once every two years as a matter of last resort (e.g. protected leave) (ORS 173.915).
Any lobbyist who is required to register with the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) must complete the training within the calendar year. All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time.
| In-person training schedule: | | | Portland, OR | Friday, October 23, 2026 | 11:30am-1:30pm | | Portland, OR | Friday, October
23, 2026 | 2:30pm-4:30pm | | Portland, OR | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 1:30pm-3:30pm | | Portland, OR | Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 4:30pm-6:30pm | | Portland, OR | Friday, November 13, 2026 | 11:30pm-1:30pm | | Portland, OR | Friday, November 13, 2026 | 2:30pm-4:30pm | | Salem, OR | Monday, November 30, 2026 | 1pm-3pm | | Salem, OR | Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 3pm-5pm | | Portland, OR | Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 11:30am-1:30pm | | Portland, OR | Thursday, December 17, 2026 | 2:30pm-4:30pm | | | | Virtual
training schedule:
| | | Microsoft TEAMS | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 9:30am-11:30am | | Microsoft
TEAMS | Monday, November 9, 2026 | 9:30am-11:30am | | Microsoft
TEAMS | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 9:30am-11:30am | | Microsoft
TEAMS | Monday, November 23, 2026 | 9:30am-11:30am | | Microsoft
TEAMS | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 9:30am-11:30am | | Microsoft
TEAMS | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | 9:30am-11:30am | | Microsoft
TEAMS | Monday, December 21, 2026 | 9:30am-11:30am
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The Salem training address is:
Oregon State Capitol, Hearing Room A 900 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
The Portland training address is: Multnomah County Library - Albina Conference Room A 205 NE Russell Street, Portland, OR 97212 Additional trainings, offered in early 2027, will be added for branch members, staff, and volunteers. The branch-specific trainings will be communicated via email, starting in late fall.
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