More Time May Not be Enough for Work Comp Petitions

Supporters of a referendum to repeal parts of Ohio's new workers' compensation act need to gather 72,962 signatures before Monday in order for the measure to be placed on the November election ballot. But referendum backers, who include labor unions and personal-injury attorneys, are on a tight deadline because the government holiday, Labor Day, falls on Monday. Secretary of State's office spokesman James Lee did not know how the 10-day deadline falling on Labor Day would affect the submission of the additional signatures. The Secretary of State's office will certify the signatures that...