EmploymentQuestion 974 of 1605
California State Disability Insurance (SDI) contributions, withheld from employees, fund which benefits?
a.Retirement pensions
b.Unemployment benefits for laid-off workers
c.Workers' compensation medical treatment
d.Short-term disability benefits and Paid Family Leave wage replacement
Explanation
SDI is an employee-funded program (withheld from wages) administered by the EDD that provides partial wage replacement for eligible workers who cannot work due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy (State Disability Insurance) and for those taking Paid Family Leave to care for a family member or bond with a new child. It is separate from unemployment (UI), retirement, and workers' compensation (which covers work-related injuries).
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