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..
An exempt employee's salary must be at least $455 per week, but, if she qualifies for the outside sales exemption, the salary requirement does not apply. Since the FLSA only addresses salary adjustments, employers who give paid time off can exclude commissions from any calculations for that time off.