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Harassment: Reasonable Measures and the Safe Harbor Policy – define harassment Complaint Procedure Communicate to Employees Management Training Good Faith Reasonable Measures = Safe Harbor What to do if YOU receive a complaint

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FLSA & Overtime Minimum Wage Hours of Work & Overtime What are break requirements? Equal Pay

Non-competes Enforceable? Terms When to use What to do when violated

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Personal Liability in Ohio What is a Supervisor? Penalties and Problems

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