Automatic enrolment, which was introduced in October 2012 brought with it the biggest changes in UK pensions legislation since pensions began. Estimated to impact on around 9 million people by the time it’s done; it truly is now well under way. While a small number of businesses are still unaffected because of their size, a […]
Must I offer my nanny a pension scheme?
With more and more families making the news because they rely on grand parents as their first line of child care, many who aren’t lucky enough to have grandma or grandad on the doorstep, but can afford it, avail themselves of the services of a nanny. No matter whether a family chooses a nanny for […]
Do contractors have to be included in auto enrolment?
Today, more and more SMEs are calling on contractors to carry out tasks where they either don’t have the skills in-house or where the amount of work required simply doesn’t justify another employee on their books. Alternatively, seasonal or workload related peaks and troughs may be the reason for taking on a contractor. Either way, […]
Automatic enrolment and agency workers
Pensions auto enrolment is hot news for smaller employers and their employees at the moment. With larger businesses already having made their journey through automatic enrolment and the telling of varying stories of good news and bad once through it, there are plenty of employers who still have this project on their busy horizon. Employment […]
What are your pension scheme options?
Although you have a reasonable amount of freedom when you choose your pension scheme for automatic enrolment, it’s important to be aware of the fact that there are a number of legal obligations that you’re required to fulfill. Although there are plenty of people around to help you in your decision-making process, from The Pensions […]
What you must tell your staff about automatic enrolment
…and what NOT to tell them! Effective communication is key to most elements of business success and when it comes to Pensions Auto Enrolment, getting your employee communication right is paramount. Because it is new, there is an important communication process to be carried out, both at a national, informational level and at a local, […]
