gig economy
Employers engaging gig economy workers with pension savings despite AE rules
Over half (52%) of employers engage their gig economy workers for whom no pension provision is required to be made under UK law, according to the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).
Living Wage Foundation campaign to tackle work insecurity still leaves workers ineligible for AE
The Living Wage Foundation has launched a campaign to tackle work insecurity after research found one in six workers are in low-paid, unstable work.
More thought needed on mid-life MOTs, says House of Lords committee
Mid-life MOTs are in danger of "missing those most in need of support", the government has been warned following a review of intergenerational fairness.
Uber loses third battle over drivers' pension rights
Uber drivers have had their pension rights confirmed once more after the Court of Appeal ruled they should be classed as workers and entitled to associated rights.
Deliveroo 'riders' denied pension rights
Deliveroo riders have been denied pension rights in a gig economy case which has swung against the outcomes of a series of similar court battles.
Gig economy worker secures supreme pensions win
Pimlico Plumbers loses Supreme Court fight over whether its workforce are 'independent contractors' or 'self-employed' leading to AE entitlements, James Phillips writes
TPR's powers should not be retrospective
Most respondents believe watchdog's powers should not apply to events before they came into force.
Have your say: Are investment strategies becoming too complex for the average MNT?
This week we want to know whether investment strategies are becoming too complex for the average member-nominated trustee without having actuarial and legal advice.
AE could 'give gig economy workers £75,000 pots'
Extending auto-enrolment (AE) to workers in the gig economy could grant them a lump sum of £75,600 at retirement, Zurich and Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) research suggests.
Technology and culture will lead to 'Uber moment' for saving
Changes in work culture and technology will lead to an 'Uber moment' for savings at some point in the future, Bravura business development manager Natanje Holt believes.
'Gig economy' workers get pensions backing in Pimlico Plumbers ruling
Staff in the 'gig economy' have received a new boost in their case for workers' rights, including pensions, following a landmark ruling against Pimlico Plumbers.
