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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 9Ch. 4§ 95656 Employee Benefit Deductions

§ 95656 Employee Benefit Deductions

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§ 95656 Employee Benefit Deductions

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can pay for things like health insurance or retirement plans for its workers.
  • •Workers can choose to have money taken from their paycheck for union dues if they agree to it.
  • •Workers can also have money taken out for health plans, retirement, or other things like private company workers.
  • •This is only for people who work for the district, not regular people.

Example

A school teacher wants to save money for retirement.

The school district can take a little bit of money from the teacher's paycheck each month and put it into a retirement plan. This helps the teacher save money without having to do it themselves.

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

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§ 95656 Employee Benefit Deductions

Notwithstanding any provisions of the Government Code, the board may authorize payment of any or all of the premiums on any group life, accident and health insurance, health and welfare plan, or pension or retirement plan, on officers or employees of the district. Upon authorization by its employees, the district may make deductions from the wages and salaries of its employees: (a) Pursuant to 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, pension, or retirement plan. (c) For any purpose for which deductions may be authorized by employees of any private employer. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1835.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

retirementagreementinsuranceemployeremployeepensionaccidentschool

Related Statutes

  • § 50126 Employee Benefit Deductions
  • § 40125 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization
  • § 70125 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization
  • § 70126 Public Sector Collective Bargaining
  • § 98166 Employee Benefit Deductions Authorization

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 95656.
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