Local Government Pension Scheme

Andy_L

Silvertabby wrote: »

I assume that the same criteria will also apply to civil partnerships - ie, neither party is already married or in a civil partnership with another person?

Like marriage you cant be in two CPs at once (or get a CP whilst married), although its not the crime of bigamy, its an offence under the CP act itself

kidmugsy

Silvertabby wrote: »

Would you really be happy to pay 30% of your salary into the scheme just so you can leave a pension to your best mate?

Best mate? Will nobody think of the grandchildren?

G4OJR

My employer has fitted some standing desks where the height can be adjusted. That should fall out of the risk assessment for your workstation.

Silvertabby

!!!8220; Would you really be happy to pay 30% of your salary into the scheme just so you can leave a pension to your best mate?
Originally posted by Silvertabby

kidmugsy wrote: »

Best mate? Will nobody think of the grandchildren?

I was replying to Rich2808, who thought it was a shame he couldn't leave his pension to a friend !

!!!8220; I think its a terrible shame that there is no way long term survivor pensions (bar the death in service lump sum and short term pension) can be passed onto friends or close relatives - such as siblings - in the same way those for civil partners and married couples can. Its not as if you can opt out and pay a lower contribution if you are single.
Originally posted by Rich2808

Barny1979

G4OJR wrote: »

My employer has fitted some standing desks where the height can be adjusted. That should fall out of the risk assessment for your workstation.

Yeah, the DSE should flag up any issues.

justaquestion

Not trying to hijack the op's thread here, but if a person receiving the local government pension dies, then does the partner who is co-habiting receive the benefit if nominated on the nomination form?


Male and female couple in this case, but not officially married.
Thanks

Kynthia

justaquestion wrote: »

Not trying to hijack the op's thread here, but if a person receiving the local government pension dies, then does the partner who is co-habiting receive the benefit if nominated on the nomination form?


Male and female couple in this case, but not officially married.
Thanks

The lgps has a criteria they must meet. The schene website should explain what it is and it includes being free to marry each other. There may also be a length of time they have co-habited but I'm not sure.

Neasy

Definition of "eligible cohabiting partner" here https://www.lgpsmember.org/more/cohab-partner.php

SallyH57

This is exactly my point. I feel I am being discriminated against because, after two divorces (!) I do not want to marry again and I am actually happier living alone. I have a daughter and grand-daughter, both who I help financially, but they are not considered "dependent" although I don't know what they would do without me.

Times are changing - hopefully this is something that will be changed in the near future but probably not soon enough for me.

SallyH57

I know my employer would help with my work station. My problem will probably be the two hours driving every day - or longer if traffic bad. Sitting in a car is not good - getting out of the car is worse!