We have made some changes to the Leavers spreadsheet with the aim to reduce the number of follow up queries. The sections affected are Pension Contributions, LGPS 2014 CARE Pay, Variable/Casual Employee and LGPS 2008 Final Salary Pay.
We are now asking for the LGPS 2008 Final Salary Pay to be provided for all members (except when ‘Leaver under 2 years membership’ or Opted Out where less than 3 months and refunded via payroll is selected). Please see our website for the full description of changes.
We have trialled not having this figure provided and over the last year monitored the impact on the pension calculations. It is estimated that overall, this has caused unnecessary delays on at least 50% of cases and subsequently, processing scheme members benefits.
The new version of the leaver's spreadsheet will be sent out to all employers after the Easter bank holiday, using the contacts we hold within the sign off sheet on the current Leavers Spreadsheet. Please delete the old version you have saved and start to use this new spreadsheet from April. If you use an external payroll provider, please make sure they are also aware of these changes.
Please contact the Employer & Communications Team if you have any questions or concerns about these changes.
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