AB 1950 California: Probation Caps, Exemptions, and Retroactivity
AB 1950 California probation caps misdemeanors at one year and felonies at two, effective January 1, 2021. It applies retroactively, with some offenses exempt.
Alabama Employment Laws: Wages, Leave, and At-Will Rules
Alabama employment laws rely mostly on federal statutes: no state minimum wage, no general anti-discrimination law, and strict at-will, right-to-work rules.
AB 1513 California: Piece-Rate Pay, Wage Statements, and Penalties
AB 1513 California requires piece-rate employers to separately pay for rest, recovery, and nonproductive time, itemize both on wage statements, with penalties.
Act of Donation of Property in Louisiana: Rules and Forced Heirs
An act of donation of property in Louisiana must be executed before a notary and two witnesses; without that authentic act, the gift is absolutely null.