Starting from 2012, new laws will require employers to automatically enrol employees in a pension scheme, and make contributions to that scheme. This is part of the policy of current and previous governments to get people saving more for retirement, so employees will have to take action themselves, if they want to opt out. The law will not allow employers to encourage opt-outs, and penalties will apply to employers who do not comply with the law on auto-enrolment.

• HR managers

09.30 Welcome and Introductions

Session 1 – Details of auto-enrolment

• Legal duties
• Timeframe for implementation
• Identifying eligible job-holders
• Treatment of other workers.

Session 2 – Vehicles for auto-enrolment

• Pension scheme quality requirements
• What contribution structure to implement?
• What kind of scheme?

Session 3 – Auto-enrolment in practice

• Sources of information and help
• Compliance, enforcement and penalties
• Employee communication and interaction with trustees.

Session 4 – Employment issues

• Recruitment practices and employment terms
• Record keeping, opt out and re-enrolment
• Benefit harmonisation and flexible benefits.

12:45 Close followed by buffet lunch

£199 plus VAT

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