EPN 26 - 2013 A - Consultation on Contribution Increases for 2014 - 15

The purpose of this EPN is to:

• notify employers and staff of the launch of the Department of Finance and Personnel’s consultation on proposed increases to member contribution  rates for the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (Northern Ireland) for 2014-15;
• advise employers that the attached Employees Pension Notice will be added to the HRConnect portal to provide an update for staff; and
• advise employers that Civil Service Pensions will arrange for staff covered by the IT Assist or DOI networks to receive the notice.