Dana Whitfield

HR Compliance Lead

Dana writes about wage-and-hour law, FLSA overtime, and leave compliance for U.S. small businesses, translating dense regulations into plain steps owners can act on.

FLSA & overtimeWage & hour lawPaid leave / PTO complianceMulti-state labor rules

Articles by Dana

Buddy Punching Statistics (2026): What Time Theft Really Costs California Lunch Break Law: The 5th-Hour Rule, Premium Pay, and How to Stay Compliant California Overtime Law Explained: Daily OT, Double Time, and the 7th Day Do Companies Have to Pay Out PTO? It Depends on Your State — and Your Policy Exempt vs Nonexempt Employees: A Quick Decision Tool Florida Labor Laws for Minors: Work Hours, Curfews, and What Employers Must Do Florida Labor Laws: A 2026 Overview for Small Business Employers FLSA Overtime Rules: The Complete Guide for Employers and Employees How Long Is Maternity Leave in the US? The Honest Answer How Much Is Overtime Pay? Real Numbers at $15, $20, and $25 an Hour PTO Request Form: What to Include, Example Wording, and Approval Flow Sabbatical Leave: What It Is and How Small Businesses Can Offer One Texas Lunch Break Laws: What Employers Actually Have to Provide in 2026 Unlimited PTO: How It Works, Why Companies Love It, and Where It Fails Washington State Break Laws: Meal and Rest Break Rules Employers Must Follow What Is Accrued PTO? How It's Earned, Capped, and Paid Out When Does No Tax on Overtime Start? The 2025 Rule, Explained