Can a mistake made by the county council more than seven years ago now result in a claim by them?

Question

I have just been told that my employer, the County Council failed to take approx £336 pension contibutions from my salary in the period 1st April 2000 to 31st May 2001. As this is more than seven years ago can they now claim it back? I destroyed my pay slips for that period a short while ago.

TIA Metury

Answer 1

The problem is that your pension ends up £336 (+8 years interest) down.  You should make an appointment and go and have a chat with your pensions advisor at the council to look at the best way forward.

Answer 2

i would say not. I work for the County Council and as for pensions if they made a mistake then instead of making you pay it they should just ignore that period. If that was when you were first employed you have a choice to enter their pension scheme or not it is not compulsory. They should reimburse you not the other way round. If you cant pay then they should just take your contributions from the year after. If they are arguing that they have payed the employers part then argue back that that's their own fault it was their mistake not yours. You may be lucky and they may let you keep the contributions by them but in no way should you be made to pay the amount they are suggesting.

Answer 3

the statutory limit for claiming money is 6 years, but not sure if these circumstances fit the criteria- it does mean that you are £336 down on your pension though....