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..
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.