February 20, 2018
Over the next two tax years starting on the 6th April 2018, the statutory minimum pension contributions are increasing. If you have adopted a pension scheme that supports the statutory minimum phased contributions you need to be aware of these … Continue reading
May 4, 2017
Not all situations are clear cut when it comes to workplace pensions for your nanny and it’s important that you do the right thing, otherwise you may end up with a fine. We look at some of the special circumstances … Continue reading
March 9, 2017
When you choose a workplace pension for your nanny, carrying out ‘due diligence’ could save you from making a mistake that could come back to haunt you in the future. The decision about which workplace pension scheme to choose for … Continue reading
March 1, 2017
When you set up a workplace pension you’ll need to decide how to calculate pension contributions There are three ways to calculate workplace pension contributions. Which way you choose will depend on whether your nanny gets regular bonuses or does … Continue reading
December 1, 2016
Every employer, including nanny employers, will be affected by the new workplace pensions laws. This is also known as auto enrolment. This means you might have to set up a pension for your nanny if he or she is eligible … Continue reading
November 21, 2016
Postponement is when you make a decision to delay enrolling employees into a workplace pension scheme. This could be because you’ve taken on new or temporary nanny, or for administrative reasons. You can choose to postpone auto enrolment for nannies for … Continue reading
November 3, 2016
Only nannies who earn more than £10,000 a year and are over 22 years of age need to be automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme. But as part of your auto enrolment duties, you’ll have to write to your … Continue reading
November 1, 2016
A nanny who has been automatically enrolled to your workplace pension scheme has the right to opt out. The decision to opt out must be freely taken by your nanny – ie you cannot ask him or her to opt … Continue reading
October 19, 2016
The new workplace pension rules mean that you might have to set up a workplace pension scheme for your nanny if he or she is eligible for auto enrolment. Even if your nanny doesn’t qualify you’ll still have duties under … Continue reading
October 6, 2016
If you’re enrolled into your workplace pension scheme you can continue to build up your pension benefits while on parental leave; that’s maternity leave, paternity leave, adoption leave or shared parental leave. Any sort of parental leave will form part … Continue reading
