Pensions
When do I need to start providing a pension?
July 25, 2016 1:58 pmThe Staging Date is a date allocated to every employer which defines the date on which they must “autoenrol” all qualifying employees in a pension scheme, deduct pension contributions and pay the employee’s contribution and the associated employer’s contribution to the pension provider (not HMRC). It is also the date from which any employee who…
What is automatic enrolment?
July 25, 2016 1:57 pmThe law on workplace pensions has changed. Under the Pensions Act 2008, every employer in the UK must put certain staff into a pension scheme and contribute towards it. This is called ‘automatic enrolment’. Whether you’re a hairdresser, an architect or employ a personal care assistant or nanny, if you employ at least one person…