Workplace Pension didn't start straight away?

jaderhianna

Do workplace pensions have to start straight away? Mine didn't start until I was 6 weeks in meaning I missed 2 paychecks worth of contributions I was told this was normal.

Thanks in advance!

[Deleted User]

Same for me, I'm 3 months in to my new job and pension contributions started this month, I was told at the start I'd be enrolled in month 3.

jaderhianna

[Deleted User] said:

Same for me, I'm 3 months in to my new job and pension contributions started this month, I was told at the start I'd be enrolled in month 3.

It must be fairly standard then, I've not encountered it before my last two roles it started in my first pay, Thank you!

prettyandfluffy

If there's a probationary period for the job, pension contributions might not be paid until the job is confirmed.  This is not unusual.

JoeCrystal

They can delay auto enrollment for three months I believe.

HappyHarry

JoeCrystal said:

They can delay auto enrollment for three months I believe.

Yes - the employer can delay auto enrolment for three months.

Rich1976

Mine started when the 6 month probationary period ended.

Brie

It would depend on the T&Cs of your contract.  Some will say from day 1, others will have some cycle for their scheme and you will be admitted on day 1 of the cycle that starts after your employment begins.  Must admit I've never seen one that waited out the probation period.  Most common one is assuming you are employed by the company but are actually a contractor for a few months before becoming a "real" employee.  Basically the same as probation but with less benefits attached.

Marcon

Brie said:

It would depend on the T&Cs of your contract.  Some will say from day 1, others will have some cycle for their scheme and you will be admitted on day 1 of the cycle that starts after your employment begins.  Must admit I've never seen one that waited out the probation period.  Most common one is assuming you are employed by the company but are actually a contractor for a few months before becoming a "real" employee.  Basically the same as probation but with less benefits attached.

Contracts can't over-ride the legal position. If you are an 'eligible jobholder' you  must be automatically enrolled no more than 3 months after your job starts.