PART 1PENSION SCHEME MEMBERSHIP FOR JOBHOLDERS

CHAPTER 1EMPLOYERS' DUTIES

Qualifying schemes and automatic enrolment schemes

I117Automatic enrolment schemes

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.