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Workplace Pension didn't start straight away?

jaderhianna
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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!
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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 3.0
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Saver73 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 3.0
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If there's a probationary period for the job, pension contributions might not be paid until the job is confirmed. This is not unusual.1
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They can delay auto enrollment for three months I believe.1
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JoeCrystal said:They can delay auto enrollment for three months I believe.I am an Independent Financial Adviser. Any comments I make here are intended for information / discussion only. Nothing I post here should be construed as advice. If you are looking for individual financial advice, please contact a local Independent Financial Adviser.0
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Mine started when the 6 month probationary period ended.0
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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.I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe and Old Style Money Saving boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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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.Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!1
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