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.
CalHR confirmed that many employees received two separate checks. 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, so we will see an increase in take-home pay on our next warrant.
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.