TPR to conduct spot checks to ensure AE compliance

James Phillips
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The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has announced it will increase inspections on employers to ensure they are complying with their auto-enrolment (AE) duties.

The watchdog said that, although AE compliance remains over 90%, it was important to improve its intelligence gathering and enforcement work. Employers will be given a short notice period, with ...

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