Town of Stow v. Labor Relations Commission

We review the order of the Labor Relations Commission (Commission) that the town of Stow, through its fire department, engaged in prohibited practices1 when it “terminated” David Ellis, a part-time fireman and *936emergency medical technician (EMT).2 In our opinion, the Commission’s findings are supported by substantial evidence, and its order is not impeached by any error of law. Accordingly we shall affirm the order of reinstatement.

In the large record before the Commission, a reader will see a familiar pattern. The three-member board of fire engineers (Engineers)3 ■— which manages the…