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..
FLSA Salary Rules. The FLSA regulations concerning salary basis employees require at least a minimum of $455 a week for consideration as a salaried employee. Some states have a higher minimum weekly wage for salaried employees; Connecticut is one such state where the minimum for salaried workers is $475, instead of the federal threshold of $455.