Workplace Pension didn't start straight away?

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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  • Saver73
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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.
  • 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.
    It must be fairly standard then, I've not encountered it before my last two roles it started in my first pay, Thank you!
  • 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
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    They can delay auto enrollment for three months I believe.
  • HappyHarry
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    They can delay auto enrollment for three months I believe.
    Yes - the employer can delay auto enrolment for three months.
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  • Rich1976
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    Mine started when the 6 month probationary period ended.
  • Brie
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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.
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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.
    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. 
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
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