Absence & pay

Throughout an employee's time in the pension scheme they may have periods of absence when they are receiving reduced or nil pay. Here you will find all the information you need to understand how these periods should be treated for pension purposes.

Local Government pension scheme guides

LGPS Absence and assumed Pensionable Pay (Lancs & Cumbria Employers)
LGPS Absence And Assumed Pensionable Pay (all other LG Employers)
Calculating Final Pay and CARE Pay Guidance
LGPS Assumed Pensionable Pay Flowchart
LGPS Assumed Pensionable Pay Calculator User Guide
Assumed Pensionable Pay Calculator
LGPS Pensionable Pay and Final Pay

LGPS increasing benefits - This guide outlines the available mechanisms by which pension benefits under the LGPS may be increased

LGPS Increasing Benefits Guide

Firefighters' pension scheme guides

FPS increasing benefits guide

FPS Employer Guide - Increasing Benefits

Police increasing benefits guide

Police Pension Scheme Employer Guide - Increasing Benefits