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.
In order to be considered a highly compensated employee, the employee must make over $110,000 per year (2011) AND be in the top 20% of earners within their company. So even if you are the highest paid person working at your company, if you make less then $110,000 annually, then the limits do not apply to you.