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.
Prior to recent federal law changes, employees who were classified as exempt had to. make at least $455 per week [$800 per week in California; $675 per week in New York]. However, on May 18, the Department of Labor announced that the new minimum salary. threshold will be $913 per week, or $47,476 per year.