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..
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.