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You are correct, that sentence was worded poorly. I should have said that the employer sets aside half of the total Social Security and Medicare while withholding the employee's other half. This is an amount paid by the employer in addition to wages.
Yes, good reminder to check your local tax requirements. Here is a handy state-by-state tool for determining new employer obligations at the federal, state and local levels.