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The employer's duty to enrol all employees automatically in
a pension scheme is being rolled out in stages based on size of
employer. Employer size is calculated by reference to PAYE payroll
numbers as at 1 April 2012.
If an employer already provides a pension arrangement for its
employees, it can use that existing scheme for auto-enrolment
purposes provided certain criteria are met. This briefing note
discusses these requirements in relation to money purchase schemes
(also known as defined contribution schemes).
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
