WEST MIDLANDS PENSION FUND

Absences from work

There may be occasions when you are away from work and you don't pay your local government pension scheme contributions.

For example, you could have:

  • a period of unpaid sick leave
  • an authorised leave of absence (approved by your employer)
  • days where you take industrial action (strike)
  • a period of Reserve Forces leave
  • a period of Maternity, Paternity or Adoption leave

To find out how your pension is affected if you are away from work, please visit LGPS - If you are away from work.