Update on July Paycheck Calculations:
We know many of us are concerned because our July paycheck was lower than expected. According to CalHR, that’s because both the 3% General Salary Increase (GSI) and the 3% Personal Leave Program (PLP) deduction took effect on July 1. And since the PLP deduction is applied after the raise, it results in a slight decrease in take-home pay for the July pay warrant.
Here’s how it works:
- Our salary was increased by 3% (GSI).
- At the same time, a 3% PLP deduction was applied.
- Since the PLP is taken after the raise, it’s 3% of the new, slightly higher base. That means the deduction is a little larger than the raise — leaving gross pay in July slightly lower than it was in June.
CalHR confirmed that many employees received two separate checks for July. We’re sharing a chart provided by CalHR to SEIU Local 1000 that outlines the different paycheck scenarios and how pay was calculated.
What’s Next
Beginning August 1, OPEB deductions are now paused. While your gross pay may still look slightly lower because of the PLP, your net pay (take-home pay) should be higher starting in August since the OPEB deduction is no longer being taken out.
However, some employees, like permanent intermittent, seasonal, or temporary workers, may see a different impact based on their classification or based on eligibility for PLP or OPEB. Please refer to the full side letter for details.
If you have questions about your individual paycheck, please reach out to your department’s HR or your supervisor.