Few would argue that Tulare county is in the midst of a drought disaster. The California price gouging law applies following a state of emergency or major disaster. The state prohibits the overpricing of goods and services following such events.
The employee must receive the full salary of at least $455 per week if paid on a weekly basis. If the employee is paid every two weeks (bi-weekly), the minimum salary required is $910.00. If the employee is paid twice a month (semi-monthly), the minimum salary required is $985.83.
The Commission awarded all national system employees (excluding state government employees) a 3% increase on top of the minimum wage, effective from the first pay period commencing 1 July 2014. Currently the minimum wage for a full time employee aged 21 and over stands at $622.20 per week or $16.37 per hour. With the increase, the national minimum wage for a full time employee aged 21 and over will increase to $640.90 per week or $16.87 per hour. The increase applies to minimum entitlements only.