Paid Family Leave
Employers are required to provide brochure DE2511 Paid Family Leave to new employees and employees who request leave to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new child.

A new printer-friendly version of the brochure is now available to download for employers wishing to provide the brochure to their new employees without ordering specific supplies from EDD.

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...back to 14 October 2004


Further information:
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/./direp/pflpub.asp

Extension on Filing Payroll Tax Returns for employers affected by fires
Employers directly affected by damage resulting from the recent wildfires in Shasta County may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the Employment Development Department to file their State payroll reports and deposit State payroll taxes without penalty or interest. This extension is applicable only to the third and fourth quarters of 2004. Written requests for extension must be received with a postmark date of October 21, 2004, or earlier.

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...back to 30 September 2004


Further information:
www.edd.ca.gov/nwsrel04-a44.htm
www.edd.ca.gov/eddemerdisaster.htm

Advice for California employers
The third quarter 2004 issue of California Employer provides guidance for employers on how to protect employees from unemployment protection fraud. Among the many suggestions are:

• check every EDD form received and report any discrepancies immediately
  
  
• properly dispose of old payroll records, in accord with California law that requires personal information in all records under the employer's control to be properly destroyed i.e., shred, erase, etc.)
  
  
• verify the Social Security numbers of new employees with the Social Security Administration to ensure that wages are reported properly
  
  
• keep detailed records of former employees in order to respond to EDD enquiries
  
  
• instead of Social Security numbers, use an alternate number to identify employees
  
  
• contact EDD right away if it appears that personnel records or other personal information has been compromised or stolen, or if fraud on the employer account is suspected.

The newsletter also includes advice on how to help employees who incur bank charges because they do not have a bank account.

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...back to 16 September 2004


Further information:
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/nwsrel04-a44.htm

Tax relief for victims of wildfire disaster areas
The Employment Development Department has announced an extension on filing employment tax returns and payments for Shasta county employers in disaster areas consumed by wildfires. Employers directly affected by the recent fires who need additional time to file their payroll tax returns and pay their employment taxes may be eligible for an extension until October 21, 2004, without penalties or interest charges.

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...back to 16 September 2004


Further information:
www.edd.cahwnet.gov/nwsrel04-a44.htm

California - Extension for filing reports and depositing taxes
Employers directly affected by flooding due to the June 3, 2004, levee break in San Joaquin County may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the Employment Development Department (EDD) to file their State payroll reports and deposit State payroll taxes without penalty or interest. The deadline for requests is August 2, 2004.

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...back to 22 July 2004


Further information:
www.edd.ca.gov/nwsrel04-a36.htm
www.edd.ca.gov/eddhmtx.htm

California - Paid Family Leave insurance program
From July 1, 2004, some 13 million California workers are covered for Paid Family Leave insurance benefits. The disability compensation provisions are extended to individuals who take time off of work to care for a seriously ill child, spouse, parent, or domestic partner, or to bond with a new child. The program provides up to six weeks of benefits during a one-year period and is fully funded by payroll deductions. Since January 1, 2004, employers have been required to deduct the Paid Family Leave contributions from the wages of employees who are covered by the SDI program. Further information:

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...back to 15 July 2004


Further information:
www.edd.ca.gov/nwsrel04-35.htm

California
Correction: The Paycheck Cashing Charges Bill, as reported in last week's newsletter, was passed by the Senate by 23 votes to 11. Subsequently, a motion to reconsider was made by Senator Flores and granted. The Bill has been placed on the inactive file on the request of Senator Flores.

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...back to 10 June 2004


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www.leginfo.ca.gov/....html

California
The Senate has passed the Paycheck Cashing Charges Bill on May 19 by 28 votes to nil after its 3rd reading. The Bill now goes to the Assembly for consideration. This bill would prohibit a bank from assessing a charge or fee to cash a paycheck for a person who does not have an account at the bank if the paycheck was issued by the bank for a business client of the bank that provides the paychecks to its employees.

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...back to 3 June 2004


Further information:
www.leginfo.ca.gov/...html