Scottish Widows error forces employer to reverse AE payroll

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An employer auto-enrolling its staff at the end of November was forced to reverse its payroll after a Scottish Widows error led to last-minute changes in its fee structure.

PP publisher Incisive Media was forced to postpone auto-enrolment (AE) staging a week before the first deductions took place or face large fees from its adviser. The misunderstanding resulted fr...

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