These wages are subject to State Disability Insurance taxes. To qualify for the maximum weekly benefit amount of $1,216, you must earn at least $26,325.01 in a calendar quarter 5 to 18 months prior to your claim start date. read more
The maximum benefit amount is calculated by multiplying your weekly benefit amount by 52 or adding the total wages subject to State Disability Insurance (SDI) tax paid in your base period, whichever is less. For claims beginning on or after January 1, 2018, weekly benefits range from $50 to a maximum of $1,216. read more
California is one of the few states that has a short-term disability insurance (SDI) program for employees. Many people refer to this program as temporary disability insurance (TDI); in California, it's the same thing. read more