This election season, employers should keep informed about state ballot initiatives that may impact the workforce—such as minimum-wage increases and marijuana legalization.
“Some big items have stalled in Congress, and advocates are looking for other ways to pursue those interests,” said Ilyse Schuman, an attorney with Littler in Washington, D.C.
Ballot initiatives allow citizens to vote on certain measures that are usually determined by the state legislature or local government. After a petition is signed by a minimum number of registered voters, a measure is put on the ballot for a public vote.
