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2023 Day at the Capitol
Thursday, April 6 | 7:30am-4:30pm
History Colorado Center | Denver, CO
$109 when you register by March 23
Price will increase on March 24
Join over 100 HR professionals from across the state for COSHRM's long-standing and popular event. The Day at the Capitol focuses on legislative issues that impact employees and employers doing business in Colorado, and highlights the importance of education and advocacy for HR professionals.

The full line-up of speakers, coming soon, will include Colorado political leaders and prominent state officials. The cost to attend the full-day event includes a light breakfast, lunch and a closing reception.
At this event, you will:

  • Learn why and how to effectively advocate;

  • See your legislators at work on the House and Senate floors;

  • Tour the beautiful Colorado State Capitol building (limited space available)

  • Meet with your local legislators to discuss current workplace issues; and

  • Observe committees in action as they discuss and debate proposed legislation

SHRM PDCs and HRCI business credits will be available

More information is available on the event website.
Questions? Email info@coshrm.org
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What Goes Around, Comes Around

By Michael Santo, COSHRM Legislative Director and Managing Attorney at Bechtel & Santo
During the 2021 session, the Colorado legislature proposed a bill known as POWR, which was an acronym for a bill entitled, “Concerning Protections for Colorado Workers Against Discriminatory Employment Practices.” While the bill passed through the Colorado Senate, it did not make it out of the House of Representatives.

So, why are we talking about a bill that didn’t pass two years ago? Well, in short, POWR is back. And while it looks a lot like the 2021 version in its effort to amend Colorado’s civil rights law, POWR 2023 packs a big wallop of a punch.

The bill was just proposed a couple of weeks ago in the Colorado Senate, where it currently sits. So, there’s still some road ahead for a bill that many will be closely monitoring for the rest of the session.

Click below to read a summary of POWR 2023.
Upcoming Local Chapter Events
COSHRM is the governing council for six local Colorado chapters as well as all SHRM at-large members in the state. We invite you to take advantage of the resources and events being offered by our SHRM-affiliated chapters.
Interested in joining a local chapter? See the bottom of this email for more information.

March 23 | 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Presented by Colorado Springs SHRM | Members FREE; Non-Members $15
Virtual event

April 4 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Presented by Mile High SHRM | Members $15; Non-Members $25
In-person event

April 12 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Presented by Northern Colorado HRA | Members $25/Premium Members FREE; Non-Member $35
In-person event

April 13 | 10:00am - 11:00am
Presented by High Country HRA | Members FREE; Non-Members $35
Virtual event

April 19 | 11:30am - 1:00pm
Presented by Western Colorado HRA | Members FREE; Non-Members $20
In-person event with virtual option available

April 20 | 11:45am - 1:00pm
Presented by Boulder Area HRA | Members $15; Non-Members $35
Virtual event
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