Login .a{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:1.5px} Home Employers Learn about workplace pensions Learn about workplace pensions We’ve put together lots of information and practical guidance to make setting up and running your workplace pension simple. Our UK-based client support team is also on hand to answer any questions you have about setting up your Scheme with us. Email us on clientsupport@nowpensions.com. Please have your employer code handy. What is auto enrolment? We explain how it works and what your responsibilities are for setting up a workplace pension and assessing and enrolling your eligible employees. Auto enrolment explained The pension journey made simple See more of the pension journey .a{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:1.5px} Assessment We explain the age and earnings thresholds so you can assess your employees quickly and accurately. .a{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:1.5px} Enrolment Setting up your payroll function, choosing contribution levels, and uploading employee records. .a{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:1.5px} Management Your ongoing obligations – checking for changes, continuing assessments and future re-enrolments. .a{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:1.5px} Declaration of compliance Once you’ve met your auto enrolment duties, you must declare to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) that your workplace pension is compliant. We explain this important step. Re-enrolment – the essentials When it happens Every three years, you must re-enrol eligible employees into your workplace pension. What do I need to do? Follow our step-by-step guide to the re-enrolment process, including assessment and eligibility. Re-declaring compliance Once you’re done, you need to re-declare your compliance with TPR. Our checklist sets out how. Re-enrolment – what you need to know The detailed stuff. Simplified. All you need to know about setting up a workplace pension with us, from assessment to investment. Qualifying earnings How to calculate qualifying earnings for your Scheme and the up-to-date earnings bands for the 2020-2021 tax year. More about qualifying earnings Managing PAYE How to collect and manage pension contributions through your payroll, keep records and pay tax to HMRC. What is PAYE? Our investment strategy We have one well-thought-out investment strategy, which aims to give you and your employees good value and deliver positive outcomes over the long term. Our strategy in detail Costs and charges We’ve made things simple to keep monthly costs down, with a pricing strategy to meet the needs of every size of business. Our costs and charges explained Popular pension questions .a{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:1.5px} What happens to an employee’s pension if they leave? Their pension savings stay invested with us. We’ll keep in touch to explain their options. .a{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:1.5px} What is an auto enrolment duties start date? Auto enrolment duties start as soon as you employ someone. Find out more about your duties. What are the current auto enrolment earnings thresholds? The Department for Work and Pensions updates auto enrolment thresholds on 6 April each year. .a{fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;stroke-width:1.5px} What’s the difference between net pay and relief at source? Pension schemes can collect tax relief on pension contributions in two ways – net pay and relief at source. Ours is a net pay scheme. Browse Members Employers Payroll bureaus Financial advisers Support Help and support Resources Contact us Events Read News and insights Press Serving our members Legal information Learn About us Our mission Our investment strategy Careers Connect NOW: Pensions is registered in England and Wales as NOW Pensions Limited (No. 07766398), 6 Bevis Marks, London, EC3A 7BA. We are regulated by The Pensions Regulator and identifiable under the Pension Schemes Registry (PSR) under registration number 12005124 and HMRC reference number 00776316RJ. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies