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The Case Law Archive contains summaries of materials which may be helpful in preparing for a hearing before SPBR. Summaries have been prepared by SPBR staff and are for general research purposes only. These summaries should not be considered a legal interpretation or legal advice.

Where available, links are provided to supporting documents. These documents are available in Portable Document Format (PDF) which is both device and resolution independent.

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POWERS AND DUTIES OF SPBR
1. General Powers and Duties
     A. Duty to Provide Timely Hearing
2. Abuse of Discretion by Board
3. Certification of the Record
4. Investigation - R.C. 124.56
     A. Municipalities
5. Recommendations of Referees/Examiners
6. Reconsideration of Decision
7. OSHA

JURISDICTION
1. General
2. Appeal of Right to State Personnel Board of Review
     A. General Health Districts
     B. Regional Sewer Districts
3. No Appeal of Right to State Personnel Board of Review
     A. Hybrid Organizations
     B. Municipalities
     C. Probationary Removals
     D. Regional Organizations
     E. School Districts
4. Timeliness of Appeal

APPELLATE PROCEDURE AND REVIEW
1. Appellate Procedure
2. Mandamus
3. Standard of Appellate Review

HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS
1. General
2. Evidence
     A. Admissibility
     B. Chain of Custody
     C. Polygraph Tests
     D. Public Records
3. Burden of Proof
4. Depositions
5. Due Process
     A. Pre-Disciplinary/Pre-Termination Hearings
     B. Sufficiency of Notice of Charges
6. Estoppel
7. Laches
8. Merger and Bar
9. Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel

EMPLOYEES AND APPOINTMENTS
1. Appointments
2. Employees
     A. Certified Employees
     B. Contract Employees
     C. De Facto Employees
     D. Full-Time Employees
     E. Handicapped Employees
         1. Definition of Handicap
         2. Accommodation
     F. Interim Employees
     G. Part-Time Employees
     H. Permanent Employees
     I. Probationary Employees
     J. Provisional Employees
     K. Seasonal Employees

CLASSIFIED-UNCLASSIFIED STATUS OF EMPLOYEES
1. General
2. Exemptions from Classified Service
     A. County Boards and Commissions/Deputy Auditors-R.C. 124.11(A)(4)
     B. Public Schools, Colleges and Universities/Library Staff-R.C. 124.11(A)(7)
     C. Secretaries, Assistants and Clerks-R.C. 124.11(A)(8)
     D. Fiduciary/Administrative Employees-R.C. 124.11(A)(9)
     E. Court Employees-R.C. 124.11(A)(10)
     F. Management Employees of County Boards of MR/DD-R.C. 124.11(A)(19)
     G. County Hospital Employees-R.C. 124.11(A)(20)
3. Estoppel
4. Political Activity

POWERS AND DUTIES OF APPOINTING AUTHORITIES
1. General
     A. Progressive Discipline Policy
2. Abolishment/Layoff
     A. Bad Faith
3. Involuntary Disability Separation
4. Promotion
5. Reclassification
     A. Effective Date
     B. Holding Classification
     C. Temporary Work Level
6. Reduction in Pay or Position
7. Removal
     A. Nexus/Off-Duty Conduct
     B. Probationary Removals
8. Resignation
9. Suspension
10. Transfer
11. Whistleblower/Retaliatory Discipline

COMPENSATION
1. General
2. Awards of Back Pay
3. Leave
     A. Leave of Absence
     B. Maternity Leave
     C. Military Leave
     D. Sick Leave
     E. Vacation Leave
4. Overtime/Compensatory Time

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
1. General
2. Arbitration

MISCELLANEOUS
1. General
2. Discrimination
3. Sexual Harrassment

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	The Case Law Archive contains summaries of materials which may be helpful in preparing for a hearing before SPBR. Summaries have been prepared by SPBR staff and are for general research purposes only. These summaries should not be considered a legal interpretation or legal advice. Where available, links are provided to supporting documents. These documents are available in Portable Document Format (PDF) which is both device and resolution independent. In order to view and print these documents, you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader for Windows, DOS or for Macintosh. If you do not already own this software, click on the icon below. _______________ Download Entire Case Law Archive (ZIP File size: 183K, Contents created in WordPerfect for Windows) OR Browse On-line By Selecting Subjects Listed Below _______________ POWERS AND DUTIES OF SPBR 1. General Powers and Duties A. Duty to Provide Timely Hearing 2. Abuse of Discretion by Board 3. Certification of the Record 4. Investigation - R.C. 124.56 A. Municipalities 5. Recommendations of Referees/Examiners 6. Reconsideration of Decision 7. OSHA JURISDICTION 1. General 2. Appeal of Right to State Personnel Board of Review A. General Health Districts B. Regional Sewer Districts 3. No Appeal of Right to State Personnel Board of Review A. Hybrid Organizations B. Municipalities C. Probationary Removals D. Regional Organizations E. School Districts 4. Timeliness of Appeal APPELLATE PROCEDURE AND REVIEW 1. Appellate Procedure 2. Mandamus 3. Standard of Appellate Review HEARINGS AND PROCEEDINGS 1. General 2. Evidence A. Admissibility B. Chain of Custody C. Polygraph Tests D. Public Records 3. Burden of Proof 4. Depositions 5. Due Process A. Pre-Disciplinary/Pre-Termination Hearings B. Sufficiency of Notice of Charges 6. Estoppel 7. Laches 8. Merger and Bar 9. Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel EMPLOYEES AND APPOINTMENTS 1. Appointments 2. Employees A. Certified Employees B. Contract Employees C. De Facto Employees D. Full-Time Employees E. Handicapped Employees 1. Definition of Handicap 2. Accommodation F. Interim Employees G. Part-Time Employees H. Permanent Employees I. Probationary Employees J. Provisional Employees K. Seasonal Employees CLASSIFIED-UNCLASSIFIED STATUS OF EMPLOYEES 1. General 2. Exemptions from Classified Service A. County Boards and Commissions/Deputy Auditors-R.C. 124.11(A)(4) B. Public Schools, Colleges and Universities/Library Staff-R.C. 124.11(A)(7) C. Secretaries, Assistants and Clerks-R.C. 124.11(A)(8) D. Fiduciary/Administrative Employees-R.C. 124.11(A)(9) E. Court Employees-R.C. 124.11(A)(10) F. Management Employees of County Boards of MR/DD-R.C. 124.11(A)(19) G. County Hospital Employees-R.C. 124.11(A)(20) 3. Estoppel 4. Political Activity POWERS AND DUTIES OF APPOINTING AUTHORITIES 1. General A. Progressive Discipline Policy 2. Abolishment/Layoff A. Bad Faith 3. Involuntary Disability Separation 4. Promotion 5. Reclassification A. Effective Date B. Holding Classification C. Temporary Work Level 6. Reduction in Pay or Position 7. Removal A. Nexus/Off-Duty Conduct B. Probationary Removals 8. Resignation 9. Suspension 10. Transfer 11. Whistleblower/Retaliatory Discipline COMPENSATION 1. General 2. Awards of Back Pay 3. Leave A. Leave of Absence B. Maternity Leave C. Military Leave D. Sick Leave E. Vacation Leave 4. Overtime/Compensatory Time COLLECTIVE BARGAINING 1. General 2. Arbitration MISCELLANEOUS 1. General 2. Discrimination 3. Sexual Harrassment
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