About the Program

Stay informed. Reduce risk. Navigate Colorado’s changing employment landscape with confidence.

Join SHRM Northern Colorado for our Legislative & Legal Update, bringing together experienced employment law attorneys and subject-matter experts for a morning of practical guidance on some of the most important issues facing HR professionals today.

From artificial intelligence and FAMLI to employee leave, disability accommodations, wage and hour compliance, and more, this event is designed to give HR professionals timely information they can put into practice.

Four Timely Sessions. Five Attorneys. One Valuable Morning.

Come prepared with your questions! The event concludes with a lunch panel featuring all five attorneys, giving attendees an opportunity to hear different perspectives and gain additional insight into the employment and HR issues affecting Colorado workplaces.

Whether you're responsible for compliance, employee relations, leave administration, talent strategy, or organizational leadership, you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn directly from the experts, connect with fellow HR professionals, and prepare your organization for what's ahead.

Featured Speakers & Topics

Barbara Bagdon & Sara Arfmann:

Attorneys | Employers Council, Inc. – Loveland, Colorado

Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
Explore the rapidly evolving role of AI in HR, including how organizations can use it responsibly, its impact on HR practices, and key legal and compliance considerations.

Adam Sirimarco

Attorney | FAMLI Division, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Navigating Colorado FAMLI
Hear directly from a FAMLI Division expert about Colorado's Family and Medical Leave Insurance program and what HR professionals need to know when administering and navigating FAMLI in the workplace.

Aaron Guin

Attorney | Johnson, Dauster & Thorson PC

When Leave Laws Collide: Illness, Injury & Disability 

One employee situation can trigger multiple laws and employer obligations. Aaron will break down the interaction between FAMLI, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, ADA, HFWA paid sick leave, and PTO and help HR professionals better understand how to navigate these overlapping requirements.

Ben Kramer

Attorney | Johnson, Dauster & Thorson PC

Wage & Hour Enforcement in Colorado

Get up to speed on wage and hour enforcement in Colorado, including important compliance considerations and what HR professionals should be watching.

Register today and reserve your seat for one of SHRM Northern Colorado's most anticipated events of the year.

***Deadline to register is by Noon on Monday, October 12, 2026**