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Under the California Labor Code, certain computer software employees, as well as licensed physicians and surgeons, are exempt from state overtime requirements if they receive a minimum hourly, monthly or yearly rate. The rate is determined annually based upon changes to the California Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Because the Index experienced a 2.5% increase over the past year, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) adjusted the rates these individuals must be paid to be considered overtime-exempt.
Computer Software Employee
Effective January 1, 2012, DLSE announced a 95-cent increase in the hourly rate for computer professionals, from $37.94 to $38.89 per hour. The monthly rate increases $164.69, from $6,587.50 to $6,752.19 per month. Finally, the annual salary increases $1,976.25, from $79,050 to $81,026.25 per year.
Licensed Physicians or Surgeons
Effective January 1, 2012, DLSE announced a $1.73 increase in the hourly rate for licensed physicians and surgeons, from $69.13 to $70.86 per hour.
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