We have an update! The EDD has released the final numbers for 2023 for the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program, which includes Paid Family Leave (PFL). Here are the numbers: Contribution rate: 0.9% (decreased from 1.1%) Taxable wage ceiling: $153,164...
U.S. State Updates California The taxable wage ceiling and the maximum weekly benefit for State Disability Insurance (SDI) are still pending. Note, the Employment Development Department’s Tax Branch did release the taxable wage ceiling that we reported here, however,...
The EDD Tax Branch has released the State Disability Insurance (SDI) withholding rate for 2023. The rate will decrease from 1.1% to 0.9%. The taxable wage ceiling will increase from $145,600 to $153,164. The maximum cost for employees will decrease from $1,601.60...
U.S. Federal Updates Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) The EEOC has released an updated ‘Know Your Rights’ poster. The poster describes laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual...
U.S. State (and D.C.) Updates California We wanted to provide some additional information/clarification regarding two of the bills passed into law last week by Governor Newsom’s signature. When it comes to AB 1949 (requires employers with 5 or more employees to...
U.S. State (and D.C.) Updates California New Legislation Governor Newsom is keeping us busy as he signed into law the bills that we were monitoring (see this newsletter): AB 152 has been signed and extends the COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) through...