Pension whistle–blowers increases by 200%

THE number of whistle-blowers spilling the beans on employers evading workers' pension contributions has increased by almost 200%, figures released yesterday by the Pensions Board reveal.

The report shows the board received 15 ‘whistle-blow’ reports in 2002 but board chief executive Anne Maher disclosed that 17 reports have already been received this year.

Ms Maher said the complaints relate to employers who are failing to make the required pension contributions because of the deteriorating business environment.