Explanatory Notes

Pensions Act 2008

2008 CHAPTER 30

26 November 2008

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: Pension scheme membership for jobholders

Chapter 1: Employers’ duties
Section 18: Occupational pension schemes

59.For the purposes of this Part, occupational pension schemes are those which fall within the definitions from UK or European legislation (set out in paragraphs (a) and (b)) or are of a prescribed description if they are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA).