Do the locally mandated minimum wage ordinances affect the minimum salary requirements for exempt employees?
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Generally, no. Local minimum wage ordinances do not affect the salary requirement for exempt employees.
Under Labor Code Section 515, exempt executive, administrative and professional employees must earn a salary of at least twice the state minimum wage for full-time employment and meet the applicable duties test.
Local minimum wage ordinances typically do not change this requirement, unless a municipality specifically adopts a higher salary threshold for exempt employees.
Although uncommon, employers should verify whether any local ordinance imposes a higher
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