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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 of California State Disability Insurance (SDI)

Coverage options

State plan or self-insured voluntary plan

Funding

Payroll deductions of 1.2% of taxable wages

Waiting period

7 days

Benefit

70% - 90% of average weekly wage

Maximum benefit

$1,681/week in 2025

Benefit duration

52 weeks

Key features of California Paid Family Leave (PFL)

Coverage options

State plan or self-insured voluntary plan

Funding

Payroll deductions of 1.2% of taxable wages

Waiting period

0 days

Benefit

70% - 90% of average weekly wage

Maximum benefit

$1,681/week in 2025

Benefit duration

8 weeks per 12-month period