For the first time, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published research into how UK employers are meeting their duties following the completion of their declaration of compliance
Around 96% of employers asked said they are confident they are fully compliant with their ongoing duties towards their staff.
The research, which asked employers about their attitudes towards their ongoing duties, also shows employers found automatic enrolment easier than expected.
Most micro employers said they spend around half an hour each month meeting their duties and two thirds did not use outside help. Those who did said it cost them around £42 per month to use an accountant or auditor to help them.
TPR’s Director of Automatic Enrolment Darren Ryder said: “These new figures show automatic enrolment is now simply part of running a business and that most employers have found meeting their duties less complicated than they expected.
“The vast majority of employers comply on time and it is encouraging that so many employers are confident they are doing the right thing for their staff.
“Employers can find the information they need to meet their ongoing duties on our website so they can ensure they are carrying out their duties correctly.”
Employers have a continuing responsibility to carry out the following duties after implementing automatic enrolment:
keeping records of all automatic enrolment activities
monitoring the ages and earnings of new and existing staff every time you pay them to check whether they are eligible to join the pension scheme
enrolling staff and notifying them to let them know you have done this as they become eligible
managing requests to join or leave your pension scheme
paying contributions to employees’ pension scheme
To view the full survey please click the title Employer Automatic Enrolment Ongoig Duties Survey
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