Petition · Department for Work and Pensions, HM Treasury
Legislate to enforce timely payment of workplace pensions
Open for signatures
3,313 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to legislate for timely payment of workplace pensions, including a guarantee of the first payment to be paid within 31 days of someone retiring. This period must commence on the agreed date of retirement, including the payment of lump sums.
We believe without this change many people will continue to be impacted by the poor management of workplace pensions, in the public and private sectors. It can negatively and significantly impact financial security and wellbeing of those retiring from work, as well as on occasion negatively impacting mental and physical health. Not paying pensions, sometimes for months, cannot be allowed to continue.
Timeline
| 27 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,313
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Work and Pensions, HM Treasury
Opened
27 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.