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..
First, the employee must be paid a salary, which is a fixed amount that canât be changed because of variations in the amount or quality of work performed. Second, the employeeâs salary must be at a minimum level. This is the test changed by the new rules. As of December 1, exempt employees must receive at least $913 per week, or $47,476 per year. This is just over twice the current minimum salary, which is $455/week or $23,660/year. Up to 10% of the salary may be from non-discretionary bonuses or incentive payments, as long as they are paid at least quarterly.