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As title at moment my boss says he doesnt have to provide one. Im employee number 2 out of 2 employees. Any experts
Pensions and when a company has to provide one .
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There are different deadlines based on size of company by which time each company has to provide one but if its not already passed then its most likely to be 1st April 2017
if you have a payslip with an employer paye reference on it, enter it in the site below and it will confirm the date
http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/employers/staging-date.aspx
http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/employers/staging-date.aspx
Not an expert (just started working in this area) but I think by 2018 all employers need to provide a scheme. It's been rolling out for a few years starting with companies with a larger number of employees and getting down to smaller employers. There are various caveats to whether you should be enrolled or not - age, salary etc come into play. Whether you are a "worker" or classed as self employed etc.
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Cheers i did ask him and his reply was at the moment he isnt required. Also he said he has a letter from them.
every business has a fixed deadline date, hes correct, he should be able to tell you what that date is (if you cant get it from the link i gave above)
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I'm an employer with a small staff, 4. We have had to offer them one from Jan 1st this year so your boss can't be far behind. Before you get too excited if he is holding off until the last minute then he is likely to do the bare minimum, 1% contribution in the first year, and use the gov't NEST scheme. Frankly I'd start my own rather than have a feeble amount in NEST. NEST is not a great scheme.
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I've been hearing regular ads on the radio directed to employers about Workplace Pensions - that says even if you only employ one individual you will have to put in place a Workplace Pension scheme. I can't recall a date - but it must be coming fairly soon given the publicity.
If you have any questions feel free to PM me. I am an IFA, specialising in this.
Every company is given a date (called a staging date). They can't change that date. Within 3 months of that date they have to automatically enrol certain staff. They are staff aged between 22 and below their state pension age and also earning over £10,000 pa (£833 a month if monthly paid). The others are given the option to join but there is no requirement for company contributions for low earners. Contributions can be based on total earnings between £5824 pa & £43,000 (or can be based on basic or total earnings). Until Apr 18, Employers have to pay in at least 1% and so do you. Then its 2% employer and 3% you. From Apr 19 its 3% employer 5% you. You get tax relief on your contribution. These %ages vary slightly depending on the chosen pensionable salary basis.
IMO Nest is a cheap option which isn't so good. You cannot transfer in or out. Investment options are limited and it is horrifically in debt. But so long as an employer is willing to do the donkey work, its free. Also, in terms of the hours spent sorting it out, it will cost more than alternatives.
You will be written to when the time comes from your employer but can use the weblink if you have your company PAYE Ref. .
To answer your question however, prior to the Pensions Act 2008, employers were legally required to offer staff a pension scheme. They didn't have to automatically enrol staff into it, nor make an employer contribution. Not many employers bothered. Now fines are being made to employers not complying (Swindon Town FC for example) so they have little choice.
PM me if you wish.
Every company is given a date (called a staging date). They can't change that date. Within 3 months of that date they have to automatically enrol certain staff. They are staff aged between 22 and below their state pension age and also earning over £10,000 pa (£833 a month if monthly paid). The others are given the option to join but there is no requirement for company contributions for low earners. Contributions can be based on total earnings between £5824 pa & £43,000 (or can be based on basic or total earnings). Until Apr 18, Employers have to pay in at least 1% and so do you. Then its 2% employer and 3% you. From Apr 19 its 3% employer 5% you. You get tax relief on your contribution. These %ages vary slightly depending on the chosen pensionable salary basis.
IMO Nest is a cheap option which isn't so good. You cannot transfer in or out. Investment options are limited and it is horrifically in debt. But so long as an employer is willing to do the donkey work, its free. Also, in terms of the hours spent sorting it out, it will cost more than alternatives.
You will be written to when the time comes from your employer but can use the weblink if you have your company PAYE Ref. .
To answer your question however, prior to the Pensions Act 2008, employers were legally required to offer staff a pension scheme. They didn't have to automatically enrol staff into it, nor make an employer contribution. Not many employers bothered. Now fines are being made to employers not complying (Swindon Town FC for example) so they have little choice.
PM me if you wish.