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 employee who is paid on an hourly basis is nonexempt no matter what kind of work s/he does (except for doctors, lawyers, and teachers). At present, the current minimum salary to be an exempt employee is $455 per week. However, being paid a salary is not the same as being exempt. An employee who is paid a salary is still nonexempt unless s/he also performs exempt job duties.