Direct Deposit, W-2, Earnings Statements & More

Cal Employee Connect

Cal Employee Connect (CEC) is a secure web-based employee self-service portal available to California State Employees. You can register with CEC to access self-service features such as enroll in direct deposit, view, print, save your paystubs and W-2 wage statements, as well as change payroll tax withholdings.

The Direct Deposit program is available to all employees. Once you enroll, all of your payments, including supplemental payments such as overtime, shift differential, awards/bonuses, etc., are transferred to your financial institution.

To register with CEC you will need to have a physical pay stub on hand OR view your Paycheck information in MyHR and visit https://connect.sco.ca.gov  to complete your registration. 

IMPORTANT: provide your personal email address during the registration process. 

1. Login to MyHR , select the Employee tab then Paycheck Data. Select the current paycheck. You may skip this step if you have a physical pay stub from a previous paycheck.
2. Visit Cal Employee Connect
3. Select Register
4. Follow the prompts with these helpful tips:
5. Select the Department “CSU-East Bay”
6. Enter the Agency Code 229
7. Enter the Earnings Statement Number. This is the Warrant Number on the pay stub or the Paycheck Number from View Paycheck in MyHR. 

The paycheck number is a seven digit number and needs to be entered with a leading zero in this format 01-234567.

1. Enter the Total Deductions. Total gross earnings - Net Pay = total deductions
2. Once registered, you can log in to view, print, and save earnings statements and W-2 information. You may also enroll in Direct Deposit by selecting the Employee Services tab and following the enrollment instructions.

Resources 

You can find answers to frequently asked questions at Connect CEC FAQs. 

If you have questions or need assistance, email connecthelp@sco.ca.gov.

Direct Deposit Posting Dates

Below is a schedule on which your 2026 payment is released to your financial institution for posting to your account.

While most financial institutions post funds to accounts at the beginning of the banking business day, this is not a universal practice. We recommend you consult with your financial institution to determine when your funds will be available.