Employers play a vital role in a successful child support program as 70% of all child support payments are made through payroll deductions. Although the processing of Income Withholding Order (IWO) and National Medical Support Notices (NMSN) puts an extra burden on you as employers, you are helping to ensure that food, clothing, shelter, and health insurance coverage is provided for children all over the world.
Under state and federal law, employers are required to remit all California child support income withholding payments to the California State Disbursement Unit (SDU). This includes any child support payments the employer may be currently sending to individuals. California law requires that these payments be sent electronically.
To learn more about Employer responsibilities, procedures and compliance requirements, please access California's Department of Child Support Services Quick Reference Guide or Employer Resource Center.
You may also access the Employer's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Additional Questions? Call 1-866-901-3212 and follow the prompts for Employers.