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Teachers tell SFUSD board payroll errors left many owing taxes and facing July pay gaps
Summary
Dozens of teachers and union leaders told the board about widespread payroll errors after the district’s 'Empower' payroll rollout, citing incorrect withholdings, missing retirement contributions and deferred net pay that could leave employees short in July; speakers urged use of rainy‑day funds and one‑time compensation.
Teachers, parents and union representatives used public comment time at the April 26 meeting to press the San Francisco Unified School District to fix ongoing payroll problems caused by the district’s transition to the Empower payroll system.
Multiple educators described underpayments, incorrect tax withholdings, delayed or missing checks, and 403(b) contributions that were deducted but not posted. Several said the errors go back to January 2021 and that human resources and payroll help…
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