Report flags / pay stub
NUMBERS“No California SDI withheld”
What this flag on a pay stub means, why it matters, and what to check.
What it means
The employee works in California, the stub itemizes deductions, but there's no State Disability Insurance (SDI) line.
Why it matters
California employers withhold SDI from covered employees' wages. A California stub without it is unusual. On its own it's a note.
Ordinary explanations
- Many public employers, such as cities and school districts, are covered by SDI only if they elect to join.
- An employer with a state-approved Voluntary Plan instead of SDI, where the deduction carries the plan's name.
What to check
Ask the employer whether SDI is withheld, for example under a voluntary plan. Use the phone number on the employer's official website, not the one printed on the stub.
A flag is a reason to verify with the source, not proof. Apply the same steps to every applicant.
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