Starting on July 1, 2016, all employees at LAUSD moved to a semi-monthly pay cycle. This new pay cycle was negotiated in our last contract in order to address the many over-payment errors which were causing a great financial burden for many members. This new pay cycle means all SEIU Local 99 members will be paid twice per month:
- On the 8th of each month for work performed the 16th through the end of the previous month
- On the 23rd of each month for work performed the 1st through the 15th of the current month
The first semi-monthly pay checks are expected as follows:
– A basis – First semi-monthly payroll check on July 23, 2016
– B basis – First semi-monthly payroll check on August 23, 2016
– C basis – First semi-monthly payroll check on August 23, 2016
– E basis – First semi-monthly payroll check on August 8, 2016
Note that for anyone working Z-Time, such as Extended School Year, the new pay cycle is in effect July 1, 2016.
As the District transitions to a semi-monthly pay system it is important to be aware of your payroll deductions. Please note that if you currently have voluntary monthly deductions, you should review them and notify the District of any adjustments. Voluntary deductions that are currently taken once a month need to be adjusted accordingly. Otherwise, deductions may be deducted twice a month in some instances.
Here is a helpful table of frequent payroll deductions. Please note that deductions made from both pay periods mean 1/2 of the total amount will be deducted from each check:
| DEDUCTION | FREQUENCY OF DEDUCTION |
| SEIU Local 99 Union Dues | Deducted from both pay periods (half the amount each pay period) |
| Local 99 Premium (for example, COPE Contributions) | Deducted from only the 23rd check |
| Agency Fee Payer / Agency Fee Dissenter (non-member) | Deducted from both pay periods (half the amount each pay period) |
| 403B Pre-Tax / 457B Pre-T ax | Deducted from both pay periods |
| Associations / Organization | Deducted from only the 23rd check |
| Charitable Contributions | Deducted from both pay periods |
| Credit Union | Deducted from both pay periods |
| Earnings Withholding | Garnishment, Frequency is based on court order |
| Employee Optional Life EE | Deducted from only the 23rd check |
| Flexible Spending (FSA) (Health Care and Dependent Care) | Deducted from both pay periods |
For LAUSD’s full list and schedule of Voluntary Deductions Click Here.
For information more information from LAUSD’ website Click Here.
If you have questions about the new pay cycle, please contact LAUSD’s Payroll Support Services at 213-241-2570.
