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July 23, 2025

The Foundation of Good Faith: Understanding the Public Employer's Duty to Provide Information in Ohio

July 23, 2025/ Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, ltd/ Brian Smith

Access to information forms the bedrock of effective collective bargaining and contract administration. Without it, unions cannot adequately represent their members, negotiate fair agreements, or enforce existing contract rights. Ohio law recognizes this fundamental truth by imposing clear obligations on public employers to provide necessary and relevant information to unions.

July 16, 2025

Holding Public Employers Accountable: Common Remedies for Unfair Labor Practices in Ohio

July 16, 2025/ Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, ltd/ Brian Smith

When public employers violate the rights guaranteed under Ohio's collective bargaining law, employees and their unions have powerful remedies available through the State Employment Relations Board (SERB). Understanding these remedies helps unions advocate effectively for their members and ensures employers face meaningful consequences for unlawful conduct.

Brian J. Smith, Attorney

Experienced attorney with 20 years of legal expertise in OVI/DUI defense, criminal defense, labor union law, and employment law. Admitted to practice in Ohio, the U.S. District Courts for Northern and Southern Ohio, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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