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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 5Ch. 4§ 50126 Employee Benefit Deductions

§ 50126 Employee Benefit Deductions

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§ 50126 Employee Benefit Deductions

Key Takeaways

  • •The boss can pay for things like health insurance or retirement plans for workers.
  • •Workers can ask their boss to take money from their paycheck for things like union fees or health plans.
  • •The boss can also take money from paychecks for other things if the workers agree, just like in private jobs.

Example

A teacher wants to save money for retirement.

The school 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 remember to do it themselves.

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

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§ 50126 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 a district. Upon authorization by its employees, a district may make deductions from the wages and salaries of its 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, pension, or retirement plan. (c) For any purpose for which deductions may be authorized by employees of any private employer. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

retirementinsuranceagreementemployeremployeepensionaccidentwage

Related Statutes

  • § 95656 Employee Benefit Deductions
  • § 40125 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization
  • § 70125 Employee Wage Deduction Authorization
  • § 98166 Employee Benefit Deductions Authorization
  • § 70123 Public Utility Employee Protections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 50126.
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