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Herbert Smith Freehills supports employees’ future with living pension

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When law firm Herbert Smith Freehills was approached about taking part in the living pension pilot, it was keen to support what it saw as a vital initiative not just for its own employees, but for society in general. It decided to become an accredited living pension employer to provide greater financial security for its 5,000 employees.

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How employees can track down lost pensions and consolidate.

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million pension pots are considered to be ‘lost’ among the UK population with 1 in 10 workers believing they could have lost a pension pot worth more than £10,000[ 1 ]. Auto Enrolment was brought in in 2012, 12 years ago, so many people will have a pension from employers since then. find-pension-contact-details).

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Choosing the best workplace pension for your business

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Transitioning to a superior provider is no longer a hassle: If you’re contemplating changing your current workplace pension scheme, the process isn’t as challenging as you might think. Many pension companies (we’re one of them!) What is a workplace pension? are prepared to assist you with the heavy lifting.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Auto Enrolment Pensions for Employers

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For employers, setting up an auto-enrolment pension plan for your staff is a must. This guide will delve into the intricacies of auto-enrolment pensions and how to effectively manage them. Understanding Auto Enrolment At its core, auto enrolment means establishing a pension system by the employer for the benefit of their employees.

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Lancashire County Council ordered to pay £800,000 in discrimination case

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Anne Healey worked as an early years specialist for the council’s schools improvement service since 2012 after a teaching career. An employment tribunal has ruled that Lancashire County Council must pay out more than £800,000 to a teacher who was made to reapply for her job while on sick leave with cancer and then sacked.

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Why Your Employees May Not Achieve a Comfortable Retirement

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As an employer, you’re obliged to provide your staff with a workplace pension – a mandate made compulsory by the UK government in 2012. Unfortunately, a considerable number of employees adopt a ‘set and forget’ approach once they’re enrolled in a pension scheme.

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Top 10 money tips for those entering the workplace

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Deductions could include tax, pensions, or Student Finance Repayments which are explained below. Get to grips with Tax – Income Tax is charged on most types of income including a salary. These payments will help build an entitlement to certain benefits including the State Pension and Maternity Allowance in the future.

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