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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 13Ch. 9§ 101347 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization

§ 101347 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization

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§ 101347 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization

This law lets workers in certain districts agree to have money taken out of their paychecks for things like union fees, health plans, or retirement savings.

Key Takeaways

  • •Workers can choose to have money taken from their paychecks for union fees, health plans, or retirement.
  • •The district must follow the worker's request if they agree to it.
  • •This is similar to how private companies handle paycheck deductions.

Example

A teacher wants to save money for retirement.

The teacher can ask their school district to take a little money from each paycheck and put it into a retirement plan.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 101347 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Government Code, employees of the district may authorize and, upon such authorization, the district shall make deductions from wages and salaries of such employees: (a) Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement with a duly designated or certified labor organization for the payment of union dues, fees, or assessments. (b) For the payment of contributions pursuant to any health and welfare plan or pension or retirement plan. (c) For any purpose for which deductions may be authorized by employees of any private employer. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1161.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

collective bargaining agreementunion dueshealth and welfare planpension or retirement planprivate employer

Related Statutes

  • § 25057 Employee Benefit Deductions
  • § 101348 Public Sector Collective Bargaining
  • § 120507 Employee Wage Deduction Authority
  • § 100600 Vta Transit Benefit Assessments
  • § 100601 Rail Transit Benefit Assessments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 101347.
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