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Do I have to contribute to a pension

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  • 20-03-2015 8:45pm
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    calfmuscle
    Registered Users Posts: 746 ✭✭✭


    Iv started working for a voluntary hospital and a large part of my wage is going into a pension. The manager said it's compulsory but I have a chronic illness and don't really want to be paying into something I'll likely not benefit from. Does anyone know if they can continue to make me pay it?


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    Irish_Elect_Eng
    Registered Users Posts: 1,260 ✭✭✭Irish_Elect_Eng


    In short, yes they can.

    But if you explain, perhaps they would made an exception.


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,639 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Irish_Elect_Eng wrote: »
    In short, yes they can.

    But if you explain, perhaps they would made an exception.

    No they can't. Even if an occupational scheme is contributory a new employee isn't obliged to join it.


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    mirrorwall14
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    I know nothing about voluntary hospitals but who exactly is paying your wages? If it's the HSE then asfaik there is no out for public servants on pension or pension levy


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    Mrs OBumble
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    What does your employment contract say?


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    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
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    You should contact the Pensions Authority. I've found them very helpful in the past.

    They will be able to advise you.


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