California EDD Issues Updated Information on Contribution, Withholding Rates

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) issued updated information on the 2026 unemployment insurance (UI), employment training tax (ETT), and state disability insurance (SDI) contribution rates. The updated information includes: 1) 1.5 percent to 6.2 percent UI rate; 2) 0.1 percent ETT rate; 3) 1.3 percent SDI withholding rate; and 4) withholding schedules and previous rates. [Cal. Emp. Dev. Dep’t, Contribution Rates, Withholding Schedules, & Meals & Lodging Values, 10/01/25]

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