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2022Relations Bd., 95 Ohio St.3d 533 , 2002-Ohio-2839 , 769 N.E.2d 853 , ¶ 38 (defining probable cause in 5 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS this context—“SERB must issue a complaint and conduct a hearing on an unfair labor practice charge if, following an investigation, it has a reasonable ground to believe that an unfair labor practice has occurred.”). {¶14} Probable cause determinations by SERB under R.C. 4117.12(B) are not reviewable by direct appeal.

2016Relations Bd., 95 Ohio St.3d 533 (2002). {¶ 43} Chapter R.C. 4117 does not define the term "probable cause." That term has been defined by the Supreme Court of Ohio in Portage Lakes: The Ohio State Employment Relations Board must issue a complaint and conduct a hearing on an unfair labor practice charge if, following an investigation, it has a reasonable ground to believe that an unfair labor practice has occurred.

2002Relations Bd. v. Perkins (2001), 144 Ohio App.3d 460 , 760 N.E.2d 850 , holding similarly that SERB is required to issue a complaint and conduct a hearing after it finds probable cause for believing that the charged party committed unfair labor practices and it cannot dismiss charges based on a subsequent settlement agreement that the employee opposed.

2002Relations Bd. v. Perkins (2001), 144 Ohio App.3d 460 , 760 N.E.2d 850 , holding similarly that SERB is required to issue a complaint and conduct a hearing after it finds probable cause for believing that the charged party committed unfair labor practices and it cannot dismiss charges based on a subsequent settlement agreement that the employee opposed.

2002Relations Bd. (1992), 84 Ohio App.3d 294, 299 , 616 N.E.2d 983 . {¶ 38} Therefore, after construing R.C. 4117.12(B) in accordance with rules of grammar and common usage, we hold that SERB must issue a complaint and conduct a hearing on an unfair labor practice charge if, following an investigation, it has a reasonable ground to believe that an unfair labor practice has occurred. {¶ 39} The role of SERB “in this early stage of the proceeding is most closely analogous to that of a public prosecutor investigating a citizen’s complaint of criminal activity.

2002Relations Bd. (1992), 84 Ohio App.3d 294, 299 , 616 N.E.2d 983 . {¶ 38} Therefore, after construing R.C. 4117.12(B) in accordance with rules of grammar and common usage, we hold that SERB must issue a complaint and conduct a hearing on an unfair labor practice charge if, following an investigation, it has a reasonable ground to believe that an unfair labor practice has occurred. {¶ 39} The role of SERB “in this early stage of the proceeding is most closely analogous to that of a public prosecutor investigating a citizen’s complaint of criminal activity.

2002Union, 81 Ohio St.3d 173 , 689 N.E.2d 962 , a case not cited by relators, in which we granted a writ of mandamus to compel SERB to issue a complaint and conduct a hearing on an unfair labor practice charge.

2002Union, 81 Ohio St.3d 173 , 689 N.E.2d 962 , a case not cited by relators, in which we granted a writ of mandamus to compel SERB to issue a complaint and conduct a hearing on an unfair labor practice charge.

2025School Emps., Chapter 643, 59 Ohio St.3d at 160 .

2022Relations Bd., 95 Ohio St.3d 533 , 2002-Ohio-2839 , 769 N.E.2d 853 , ¶ 38 (defining probable cause in 5 OHIO FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS this context—“SERB must issue a complaint and conduct a hearing on an unfair labor practice charge if, following an investigation, it has a reasonable ground to believe that an unfair labor practice has occurred.”). {¶14} Probable cause determinations by SERB under R.C. 4117.12(B) are not reviewable by direct appeal.

2017Id.

2009Huffman v. Hair Surgeon, Inc. (1985), 19 Ohio St.3d 83 , 87 . {¶ 5} Pursuant to R.C. 4117.12 (B), SERB may issue a complaint and conduct a hearing on a ULP charge if SERB finds that it has probable cause to believe that a violation occurred.

2006Relations Bd. (1997), 78 Ohio St.3d 181, 183 , 677 N.E.2d 343 . {¶ 11} Stewart claims that SERB abused its discretion in dismissing his unfair-labor-practice charges against the city and the union. ' “SERB must issue a complaint and conduct a hearing on an unfair labor practice charge if, following an investigation, it has reasonable ground to believe that an unfair labor practice has occurred.” State ex rel.

2006Relations Bd. (1997), 78 Ohio St.3d 181, 183 , 677 N.E.2d 343 . {¶ 11} Stewart claims that SERB abused its discretion in dismissing his unfair-labor-practice charges against the city and the union. ' “SERB must issue a complaint and conduct a hearing on an unfair labor practice charge if, following an investigation, it has reasonable ground to believe that an unfair labor practice has occurred.” State ex rel.

1998Relations Bd., 1998-Ohio-463 .] Mandamus to compel State Employment Relations Board to issue a complaint and conduct a hearing on University of Cincinnati’s unions’ unfair labor practice charge granted, when—Mandamus appropriate remedy to obtain judicial review of orders by SERB dismissing unfair labor practice charge for lack of probable cause.