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..
Under the FLSA, salaried exempt employees must receive a minimum salary of $455 per week, as of the date of publication. Salaried nonexempt employees must receive no less than the federal minimum hourly wage of $7.25.The state may have a different minimum wage requirement.or example, in California, salaried exempt employees must receive a monthly salary of no less than twice the state minimum wage, which is $8 per hour as of the date of publication. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, when both federal and state minimum wage law applies, use the higher rate.