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ABOUT OUR SEMINARS
Technical Assistance: Seminars
 
The Technical Assistance for Employers program offers a variety of training seminars for Oregon employers, supervisors, managers, and human resource professionals. Technical Assistance trainers work closely with bureau enforcement divisions to provide you with educational seminars that cover the latest developments in employment law. BOLI seminars are acclaimed as an effective and proactive way to help keep your organization in compliance with labor laws -- and out of court!
 
Scroll down for further information or click on the appropriate quick link below.
 
QUICK LINKS FOR TA SEMINARS
 
 

 
CONTINUING EDUCATION / RECERTIFICATION CREDIT
 
Currently our seminars entitled: Leave Laws in Oregon, Advanced Leave Laws, Wage and Hour Laws, Payroll Issues, Employer's Guide to Civil Rights Laws and Workplace Harassment, Recordkeeping Requirements, Developing an Employee Handbook, Leave Laws 2-day Training and the 2-day Employee Supervision class are approved for Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) recertification for PHR, SPHR and GPHR. The New Supervisor Training Series is not preapproved for recertification credits for PHR, SPHR and GPHR through the HRCI.
 
Landscape Contractors: All of our public BOLI seminars have been approved for CEH credits by the Oregon Landscape Contractors Board.
 
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SEMINAR FEES
 
Full-Day Seminars
1 person
 $175
2 - 5 people
 $160 per person
6 or more
 $150 per person
 
 
 
Two-Day Seminars
1 person
 $255
2 - 5 people
 $240 per person
6 or more
 $230 per person
  
                                          
 
New Supervisor Training Series (1 morning/month for 6 months)
Fee Covers All Six Sessions!!
1 person
 $260
2 - 5 people
 $245 per person
6 or more
 $235 per person
 
 
 
29th Annual Employment Law Conference (December 4-5, 2013)
1 person
2-days  $499 (after November 20)
1 person (early bird)
2-days  $449 (by November 20)
3 or more people from 1 employer 2-days $449 per person​
Single-Day Package 1 day only  $369 per person​
 
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CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
 
To cancel your registration, contact us at least five working days before the seminar date for a refund, minus a $20 processing fee, or a full credit toward the price of any seminar scheduled during the following 12 months. Without advance notice, we cannot issue refunds or credits, but you are always welcome to send a substitute from your organization to the seminar.
 
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REGISTRATION
 
Registration includes training materials, coffee, tea and pastry in the morning. To register for one of our regular seminar programs, fill out the registration form completely, print it out, and submit it with your payment to:
 
Bureau of Labor and Industries
Technical Assistance for Employers Program
800 NE Oregon St., Suite #1045
Portland, OR  97232
Confidential Fax 971-673-1384
 
 
 
 
SEMINAR CONFIRMATIONS
 
Your seminar registration will be confirmed via e-mail (only) if it is received 5 or more working days before the seminar. To receive a confirmation, provide the appropriate e-mail address(es) on the registration form. Please note that some confirmations do not make it through various spam blocks, firewalls, spyware, and other system protections.
 
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CONTACT INFORMATION
 
If you have any questions, please contact Donald at (971) 673-0825, or by email at donald.demont@state.or.us 
 
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SEMINAR OFFERINGS
 
Developing an Employee Handbook 
 
Documentation, Discipline & Discharge  
 
Effective Supervisory Practices 
 
Employee Supervision:
A 2 Day Basic Training
 
Leave Laws in Oregon:
A 2 Day Training

Leave Laws in Oregon:
Advanced OFLA, FMLA and Other Leave Laws

Leave Laws in Oregon:
Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA)

The Life of a Workers' Compensation Claim 
 
New Supervisor Training Series (6 Part Series)
 
Payroll Issues 
 
Recordkeeping Requirements 
 
Understanding and Avoiding Workplace Harassment
 
Wage and Hour Laws
 
 
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SEMINAR SCHEDULE
 
Our schedule of upcoming seminars appear below. You will find the seminar dates, titles/descriptions, locations, times and check-in time, and the cost.
 
 
 
SEMINAR SCHEDULE DISCLAIMER
We reserve the right to make changes to our seminar schedule at any time. These changes may include, but are not limited to, additions, cancellations, and/or location changes. Every attempt will be made to keep registrants apprised of any changes that might affect their ability to attend.
  
 
 
 
June 2013
    
June 5-6, 2013 Leave Laws in Oregon: A 2-Day Training 
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St. Room 1A 
Portland, OR 97232
Map to PSOB 
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
June 11-12,
2013
Employee Supervision: A 2-Day Basic Training
University of Oregon
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Fir Room
13th and University St
Eugene, OR 97402
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
June 19, 2013 New Supervisor Training Series Part 6 of 6 (Portland) 
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St. Room 1B 
Portland, OR 97232
Map to PSOB 
9:00 am -12:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
June 24, 2013 Leave Laws in Oregon: Basics of OFLA & FMLA
University of Oregon
Peacehealth North Buiding
677 E 12th Ave Room 478
Eugene, OR 97402 ​
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) ​
June 26, 2013 Effective Supervisory Practices
Willamette University
Putnam University Center
Alumni Lounge #40 on map
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
 
 
 
July
July 10-11
Employee Supervision: A 2-Day Basic Training
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
July 16
The Life of a Workers’ Compensation Claim
University of Oregon
Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Fir Room
13th & University St
Eugene, OR 97402
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
July 16
Wage and Hour Laws
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
July 17
New Supervisor Training Series (NSTS) Part 1 of 6
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -12:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
July 17
Recordkeeping Requirements
University of Oregon
Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Fir Room
13th and University St
Eugene, OR 97402
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
July 23
Leave Laws in Oregon: BASICS of OFLA & FMLA
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
July 25
Documentation, Discipline & Discharge
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
July 30
Effective Supervisory Practices
Salem TBA
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
 
August
August 1
Understanding and Avoiding Workplace Harassment
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
August 7-8
Leave Laws in Oregon: A 2-Day Training
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
August 13
Documentation, Discipline & Discharge
University of Oregon
Peacehealth North Buiding
677 E 12th Ave Room 478
Eugene, OR 97402 ​
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
August 14
Recordkeeping Requirements
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
August 20-21
Employee Supervision: A 2-Day Basic Training
Salem TBA
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
August 21
New Supervisor Training Series (NSTS) Part 2 of 6
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -12:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
August 27
Recordkeeping Requirements
Ontario TBA
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
August 29
Documentation, Discipline & Discharge
Blue Mountain Comunity College (BlueCC)
Pioneer Hall, P-132
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Map to BlueCC
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 

September
September 3-4
Employee Supervision: A 2-Day Basic Training
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
September 10
OFLA: Oregon Family Leave Act
Salem TBA
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
September 17
Developing an Employee Handbook
Chemeketa Small Business Development Center 
626 High St NE -2nd Floor
Salem, OR 97301
Map to Chemeketa
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
September 24-25
Leave Laws in Oregon: A 2-Day Training
Medford TBA
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
September 25
New Supervisor Training Series (NSTS) Part 3 of 6
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -12:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
September 26
Wage and Hour Laws
Roseburg TBA
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
September 30
The Life of a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
 
October
October 7-8
Leave Laws in Oregon: A 2-Day Training
Eugene TBA
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
October 9-10
Leave Laws in Oregon: A 2-Day Training
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
October 16
New Supervisor Training Series (NSTS) Part 4 of 6
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -12:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
October 22
Leave Laws in Oregon: BASICS of OFLA/FMLA
Salem TBA
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
October 30
Developing an Employee Handbook
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
October 31
Documentation, Discipline & Discharge
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
 
November
November 5
Leave Laws in Oregon: ADVANCED OFLA/FMLA and Other Leave Laws
Salem TBA
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
November 7
Wage and Hour Laws
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
November 12
Leave Laws in Oregon: ADVANCED OFLA/FMLA and Other Leave Laws
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
November 13
Wage and Hour Laws
University of Oregon
Peacehealth North Buiding
677 E 12th Ave Room 478
Eugene, OR 97402 ​
9:00 am -4:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
November 19
New Supervisor Training Series (NSTS) Part 5 of 6
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -12:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
 
December
December 4-5
29th Annual Employment Law Conference
 
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
8:30 am -4:00 pm
(check-in/breakfast 7:30 am -8:30 am)
December 18
New Supervisor Training Series (NSTS) Part 6 of 6
Portland State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St
Portland, OR 97232
9:00 am -12:00 pm  
(check-in at 8:30 am) 
 
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