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ISME looking for donations to argue for fairer pensions Crowdfunding campaign seeks €500,000 to challenge tax discrimination in High Court Mon, Feb 1, 2021, 10:40 Updated: Mon, Feb 1, 2021, 10:43
Isme is calling on private sector workers across the country to donate money to support a campaign to create an equitable system for private sector pension savers. The Irish SME Association (Isme) is looking to raise €500,000 to support three plaintiffs who will challenge tax discrimination against private sector workers before the High Court, arguing that the pension system favours public sector workers. The funds raised will support the formation of a technical team giving tax guidance, pensions expertise, and actuarial assistance together with tax and constitutional law advice for the pension’s equity challenge. Isme intends to initiate proceedings in the High Court this year.
“Unfortunately, leave-taking has not been monitored by some employers, who are now faced with people attempting to carry a lot into 2021,” said Mr McDonnell. “People in lockdown have been disinclined to apply for leave. There’s not much to do or see when you’re confined to your kitchen.” As a rule, he said, workers accrue a twelfth of their annual leave monthly and should have used at least half of it by the middle of the year. “Employers should lengthen the Christmas break for those employees who have not taken their allotment,” he said. He said they may allow a greater carry over into next year, or buy back leave given about the statutory entitlement.