A Sheriff’s Office posted a highly coveted opening for a deputy on day shift in the road division. During the seven-day posting period, ten employees signed the posting, including one deputy who chose to resign his sergeant stripes in order to bid for the open deputy position. The former sergeant had the most seniority and [...]
The Tenth District Ct. of Appeals upheld a decision of the Franklin Co. Common Pleas Ct. vacating an arbitration award of back pay and benefits to a city union member because the arbitrator exceeded his authority under the collective bargaining agreement. In addition, the Appeals Court affirmed the Common Pleas Court’s decision denying the union’s [...]
In Core v. Champaign Bd. Co. 3:11-cv-166 (2012), David Riepenhoff and Frank Hatfield were successful in obtaining summary judgment on behalf of Champaign County Board of County Commissioners (“Champaign DJFS”). Ms. Core worked for the Champaign DJFS as a social worker beginning in 2003. Her job duties included, among others, inspecting day care facilities, meeting [...]
