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Civil service - career break pension implications

  • 26-04-2019 10:10pm
    #1
    Cakerbaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 850 ✭✭✭


    I joined the civil service in 2004. I am considering taking a career break. However a friend (public sector worker) mentioned that if I take a career break of longer than 26 weeks then I will be placed on the post 2013 pension scheme when I return. I obviously would not want this to happen. I’m just wondering if anyone knows if this is true? I don’t want to approach my HR about this as I don’t want them to know I’m considering the career break yet. Thanks.


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  • #2
    Sarn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,087 ✭✭✭Sarn


    That is nonsense. In the CS you must take a minimum of 6 months leave. It is considered unpaid leave, so the only consequence to your pension is contributions to the superannuation scheme. There was a circular that specifically said that you would not become a member of the Single Scheme unless you were already in it prior to your career break.


  • #3
    Cakerbaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 850 ✭✭✭Cakerbaker


    Thank for the reply. I had a feeling what I was told was wrong as if it was true it would in effect stop most pre 2013 staff from taking career breaks. I’m sure my friend will be delighted too.


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