Workplace Pensions & Auto-Enrolment

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A workplace or group pension is a way for your employees to save for their retirement that is arranged by you, the employer.

Under the Pensions Act 2008 the law on Workplace or Group Pensions has changed. Now every employer in the UK must put certain staff into a pension scheme and contribute towards it. This is referred to as ‘Auto-enrolment’.

The employees qualifying for auto-enrolment are:

  • Employees aged between 22 and State pension age
  • Employees who earn more than £10,000 per year (2016/17)
  • Employees who work in the UK

These Staging dates are as follows:

Employer Payroll Size

Staging Date

250 or more

Between 1 October 2012 and 1 February 2014

50 – 249

Between 1 April 2014 and 1 April 2015

30 – 49

Between 1 August 2015 and 1 October 2015

Fewer than 30

Between 1 January 2016 and 1 April 2017

New companies established after 1 April 2012

1 May 2017 – 1 February 2018

Our advisers at TFA follow a rigorous financial planning process to ensure that the correct scheme is selected and set up for your business.

To discuss your Workplace Pension and Auto-enrolment requirements please arrange a free consultation with one of our financial advisers. Call us on 0800 138 2199 or email enquiries@tfagroup.co.uk or complete our enquiry form.