M.Mouse
Sorry, but you are mistaken. It is not a myth, check staff regs.
DH himself said he took his pension before the discip process in order to protect himself..
In cases of gross misconduct a company has the right to return the individual's contribution only, without providing a pension and I know fairly recent cases when this was done.
Not wishing to hijack this thread can you send me a private message with a link to the relevant rules because my information from BA Pensions is completely at odds with what you say.