PART 5Workers joining pension saving

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1

At any time before the end of a period of one month beginning with the date on which section 9 (workers without qualifying earnings) first applies to a worker, the worker’s employer must give the worker the information specified in paragraph (2).

2

The information, which must be given in writing, is—

a

a statement that the worker may, by giving a joining notice, require the employer to make arrangements for the worker to become an active member of a pension scheme;

b

a statement that a joining notice must be in writing and be signed by the worker or where the notice is in an electronic format, include a statement confirming that the worker personally submitted the notice;

c

a statement that the worker may, subject to the scheme rules, choose how much to contribute to a pension scheme, and

d

a statement giving details of where to obtain further information about pensions and saving for retirement.