Technical changes to automatic enrolment – consultation on draft regulations and other proposed changes
This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the automatic enrolment process.
It outlines the amendments we are proposing to give more flexibility on pay reference periods, the automatic enrolment joining window and the form of the opt out notice. It also sets out proposals to align the contribution deadline for all new joiners and amend the Test Scheme Standard.
The consultation also seeks views on other possible easements for employers providing good pension schemes and potential future changes to remove the automatic enrolment duty where pension saving is not appropriate, or where further pension saving could result in financial detriment.
Who this consultation is aimed at
This consultation is aimed at employers, pension schemes, their advisers, and providers of payroll services. We welcome comments, however, on the proposed changes and the draft regulations from anyone with an interest in automatic enrolment.
The consultation
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How to respond to this consultation
Start date 25 March 2013
End date 7 May 2013
Please send your consultation responses, preferably by e-mail, to:
Email: workplacepensionreform.consultation@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Or by post to:
David Hone
Automatic Enrolment Policy
1st Floor, Caxton House,
6-12 Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
Please ensure that your response reaches us by 7 May 2013.
More information
Our How we consult page has more information about the code of practice we follow and explains how we deal with responses.
