Pension Query

barryf42

Hi I am looking for a piece of guidance if possible,before i determine my next course of action.

I have different pensions etc from previous roles. However in my current role, i received a company pension with a 10% company contribution and a 3% employee contribution.

i took up my current role in November 2014 via an internal promotion and it took 11 months for my contract to be resolved until the end of september 2015- it all related to my pension and the contribution.

As this delay was entirely the fault of the hr director and their slow or lack of response times - i put the following scenario to the company - their pay their part of the contribution for the 11 months, however they wave me paying mine for the same period i.e. they pay their 10% but for their delay they wave me paying my 3% for the same period as i should not have to find 3% of my salary for 11 months - either gross or net it is a lot of money for someone else's mistake. I was not looking for them to pay my contribution also, which i feel I could be entitled to, as the delay was 100% related to the hr director.

they have reverted advising i have to pay my 3% for the back dating as their final position.

Is there any pensions professional's that can advise on such scenarios. I am considering pursuing a legal letter on same. would appreciate any guidance or feedback. thank you

Lux23

To be honest I think what they are offering is perfectly reasonable, maybe they could take 6% until you cover the shortfall?