Reserve Forces leave

Contributions

The MoD will normally deduct contributions from service pay. You may be able to reclaim employer's contributions from them.

The employee and employer must inform the MoD of their pension contributions. The contributions should be an amount based on the employee's assumed pensionable pay (APP).

Any additional contributions such as APCs should continue. The employee cannot opt into or out of the 50/50 section while on service leave.

The employee should have forms for this, given to them by the MoD. Most employees and employers should list the employer as the pension payee on MoD forms. If the employer is Hampshire County Council, then contact Pensions Services for the bank details.

See GOV.UK – Rights and responsibilities for reservists and employers

Accounts and returns

Check how the MoD will make any payments to you, and how to keep track of them.

On the remittance form that you send to us, make a note in the adjustments field including the employee's National Insurance number and name. Keep a record for the end of year return.

Opt outs

If you need to make any changes to an employee's pension record, please do so using our Employer Hub.