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.
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.