California state disability insurance
State disability insurance (SDI) is short-term disability coverage that is legislated by this state. If you have employees working in California, the state may require that employers provide SDI coverage for employees.
Key features
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Coverage options |
State plan or self-insured voluntary plan |
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Funding |
Payroll deductions of 1.2% of taxable wages |
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Waiting period |
7 days |
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Benefit |
70% - 90% of average weekly wage |
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Maximum benefit |
$1,681/week in 2025 |
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Benefit duration |
52 weeks |
State Disability Insurance benefits are only available through the State of California.