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.
A salary is generally expressed as an amount paid per week, per month or per year. To qualify for exemption under the Regulations, Part 541, an employee must earn the minimum required salary of $455 per week exclusive of board, lodging or other facilities..
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.