TPR to use HCEOs to seize assets from employers that snub workplace pension fines
03 May 2018
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will now be appointing High Court Enforcement Officers (HCEOs) to enforce court orders on those employers that have refused or failed to comply with automatic enrolment.
If an employer does not pay its debt, HCEOs could visit their business premises to remove items to sell, to the value of the amount owed. Unlike bailiffs, HCEOs have the power to force entry on locked commercial premises in order to seize assets.
Darren Ryder, TPR’s director of automatic enrolment, said:
“Automatic enrolment is not an option, it’s the law. Those who break the law by denying their staff the pensions they are entitled to should expect to be punished – and must pay any fines they are given. The use of HCEOs is a last resort for us. Unfortunately, the behaviour of a tiny minority means it may be necessary.”
It’s important your clients understand what they need to do and by when in order to ensure their compliance with automatic enrolment.
TPR has issued a press release with full details.
|
The CIPP offer a one day course – ‘automatic enrolment and pensions for payroll' which details employer's challenges, responsibilities and obligations to all key parties involved with pensions and automatic enrolment. |
