PART 1

PENSION SCHEME MEMBERSHIP FOR JOBHOLDERS
CHAPTER 1

EMPLOYERS' DUTIES

Qualifying schemes and automatic enrolment schemes

Automatic enrolment schemes
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1
A pension scheme is an automatic enrolment scheme in relation to a jobholder (J) if—
a
it is a qualifying scheme in relation to J,
b
it satisfies the conditions in subsection (2), and
c
it satisfies any further conditions prescribed.
2
The conditions mentioned in subsection (1)(b) are that—
a
no provision of the scheme prevents the employer from making arrangements prescribed under section 3(2), 5(2) or 7(4) for J to become an active member of the scheme;
b
no provision of the scheme requires J to express a choice in relation to any matter, or to provide any information, in order to remain an active member.
S. 17 partly in force; s. 17 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 118(2)
S. 17 in operation at 30.6.2012 in so far as not already in operation by S.R. 2012/266, art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.7.2012) by The Automatic Enrolment (Offshore Employment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1388), arts. 1(1), 2 (with art. 5)