Employers must give all staff access to a pension

Tom Dunphy, head of compliance with the the Pensions Authority, outlines employer obligations

Tom Dunphy, head of compliance with the Pensions Authority

Trustees and the pensions industry are tasked with the important responsibility of looking after other people’s money in a pension scheme or PRSA. The Pensions Authority’s role is to support and ensure those responsible for managing and providing services to pension schemes and PRSAs operate in compliance with the requirements of the Pensions Act.

Employee access to a pension

There is no legal obligation on an employer to contribute to a pension scheme. ...