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State Ballot Measures May Impact the Workplace, HR Magazine

Friday, November 3, 2023

Partner August Heckman and senior attorney Shane Siegel are quoted in an HR Magazine article about state ballot initiatives that could impact employer benefits and policies.

August addressed a ballot measure in Ohio to legalize recreational marijuana for adults over the age of 21, stating, “With potentially more than half the population living in legalized states, perhaps 2023 will bring more focus on legalization at the federal level.”

Shane discussed another Ohio ballot initiative dealing with reproductive rights, noting that voters will likely continue to be asked to weigh in on the issue.

"We anticipate that ballot initiatives around reproductive rights will continue, with Democrats and Republicans alike investing significantly in these campaigns, given the high stakes for both political parties," Shane said.

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