Automatic enrolment Since the recording of this webinar there have been a number of changes in automatic enrolment legislation. The principles described remain the same. The changes are: Changes in legislation - 1 April 2014 The deadline for completing registration with the regulator has been extended to five calendar months. The period for completing automatic enrolment (joining window) has been extended to 6 weeks A new definition of a pay reference period has been introduced which allows employers to choose to align the assessment of their workers to tax weeks or tax months The deadline for a number of the information requirements has been extended to 6 weeks The Opt-out window remains as one calendar month. For the earnings thresholds for the current tax year visit our website at: The information we provide is for guidance only and should not be taken as a definitive interpretation of the law.
Useful links for further information Main steps to prepare for automatic enrolment Detailed guides for Employers (and pension professionals): What information do employers need to provide to their workers? Letter templates for employers: Information about Registration and employer checklist: Detailed guides for Software Developers: Beginners guide to automatic enrolment – Useful tools: