On September 30, 2022, Gov. Newsom signed SB 951 into law. The new law will increase benefit amounts payable under the state’s Disability and Paid Family Leave programs. Effective for leaves beginning on or after January 1, 2025, benefits will be paid at 90% of the employee’s wages (up to the annual maximum limit) when the employee’s wages (during the base period) were higher than $722.50, but equal to or lower than 70% of the state average quarterly wage. If the employee’s wages were more than 70% of the state average quarterly wage, benefits would be paid at 70% of the employee’s wages (up to the annual maximum limit).
Employers who supplement the state’s benefits or allow employees to integrate paid time off should be aware of the upcoming change and revise payroll systems and leave policies as necessary.
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