It used to be that if the company had at least 5 employees they must offer a scheme

Depending on how long you were there that could be a significant employer's contribution, so you should definitely chase it up.

Posted By: yarmyyarmy on May 27th 2011 at 16:45:15

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Following my earlier question, it looks like I am entitled to unclaimed holiday (General Chat) - Ben, May 27, 16:43:19
- no, if they didn't do what they were obliged to then go for it (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, May 27, 16:45:49
- It used to be that if the company had at least 5 employees they must offer a scheme (General Chat) - yarmyyarmy, May 27, 16:45:15
  - Obliged to offer a scheme but they don't have to contribute it. (General Chat) - JD3, May 27, 16:47:09
    - I see, but would he not be entitled to something for missing out on the tax-relief of... (General Chat) - yarmyyarmy, May 27, 16:48:37
      - I was told when I joined there was no pension scheme (General Chat) - Ben, May 27, 16:51:16
        
        The fact that you turned up for work means you have a contract, (General Chat) - tudders, May 27, 16:59:54
        
        thats not correct. (n/m) (General Chat) - Tony Martin, May 27, 17:04:06
        
        Trust me. I gained some rather expensive and time consuming knowledge of contract law. (n/m) (General Chat) - tudders, May 27, 17:11:22
        
        I think that would be taking things too far (General Chat) - Ben, May 27, 17:02:41
        
        no obligation to offer a scheme but from October 2012 a scheme must be offered (n/m) (General Chat) - Tony Martin, May 27, 16:57:53
        
        Im guessing its not worth the hassle. (General Chat) - usacanary, May 27, 16:55:06
        
        ^^^ Sound advice. You never know when you might need to go back. (n/m) (General Chat) - tudders, May 27, 17:00:53
        
        The pension doesn't bother me so much... (General Chat) - Ben, May 27, 17:00:13
        
        Thats fair enough.......... (General Chat) - usacanary, May 27, 17:26:02
        
        Have they actually said they're not going to pay it? (General Chat) - tudders, May 27, 17:12:37
        
        I got my final pay today which didn't include the holiday pay (General Chat) - Ben, May 27, 20:27:50

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