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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 4Ch. 4§ 40125 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization

§ 40125 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization

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§ 40125 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization

Key Takeaways

  • •Workers can let their boss take money from their paycheck for union fees if they have a deal with the union.
  • •Bosses can also take money for health plans or retirement plans if the worker says it's okay.
  • •Workers can ask for paycheck deductions for other things, just like people who work for private companies.

Example

A teacher wants to save money for retirement.

The teacher can tell the school to take some money from their paycheck and put it into a retirement plan. The school can do this because the law says it's allowed.

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

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§ 40125 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Government Code, employees of this district may authorize and, upon such authorization, the district may make deductions from wages and salaries of such employees: (1) Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement with a duly designated or certified labor organization for the payment of union dues, fees, or assessments. (2) For the payment of contributions pursuant to any health and welfare plan or pension or retirement plan. (3) For any purpose for which deductions may be authorized by employees of any private employer. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1899.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

retirementagreementhealthpensionemployerwageemployeeauthorization

Related Statutes

  • § 70125 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization
  • § 50126 Employee Benefit Deductions
  • § 99563.1 Union Dues Payroll Deductions
  • § 40126 Public Sector Collective Bargaining
  • § 70123 Public Utility Employee Protections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 40125.
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