MPs launch auto-enrolment inquiry

Effects on small firms scrutinised

Helen Morrissey
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The Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into the operation of automatic enrolment.

The committee has called for evidence on the implementation of auto-enrolment, particularly the effects on small and micro employers. Submissions on the following areas are welcomed: • Effectiveness of the auto-enrolment process and lessons learnt so far; • Impact of the policy on smaller employers and how they plan to mitigate any negative effects; • Department for Work and Pensions support for small and micro employers in meeting their auto-enrolment obligations, and any recommendations for improvement; • Suitability of the automatic enrolment earnings threshold and minimum contr...

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