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NRMA Group to continue pension contributions during unpaid parental leave

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Australian employer National Roads and Motorists’ Association (NRMA) Group has agreed to pay superannuation on the unpaid portion of parental leave as part of its aim to close the gender pay gap for females. The post NRMA Group to continue pension contributions during unpaid parental leave appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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What actions can employers take to close the gender pensions gap?

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More employers could introduce gender inclusive paid parental leave to prevent and try to close gender pension gaps. The Pensions (Extension of Automatic-Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill will remove the lower earnings limit, enabling more employees to pay into a pension. The Pensions (Extension of Automatic-Enrolment) (No.

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Department of Work and Pensions reports 5.9% mean gender pay gap

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The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has reported a mean gender pay gap for 2022 of 5.9%. We also offer shared parental leave to provide parents with more flexibility in how to share time off work after their child is born or placed for adoption. The post Department of Work and Pensions reports 5.9%

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A Guide to Calculating Pensionable Earnings for Employers

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For employers, determining the contributions to a workplace pension scheme depends on the pensionable earnings of their employees. This article will explain the different methods for calculating pensionable earnings and how these methods affect pension contributions and tax efficiency. Employee contribution (inc.

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Jeremy Harris: How can employers reduce the gender pensions gap?

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The fact that both personal and workplace private pensions are closely aligned to paid work means that employers play an important role in determining post-retirement financial wellbeing. So what can employers do to close the gender pensions gap? This would be contractual, rather than statutory, automatic enrolment.

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Freenow launches new benefits for its 10,000 taxi drivers

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Mobility app Freenow has introduced new benefits that will give all of its 10,000 UK taxi drivers access to accident and sickness insurance, and compassionate and parental leave. The post Freenow launches new benefits for its 10,000 taxi drivers appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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The benefits offered by Superdrug

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Credit: Jeff Spicer/PA Wire Pension A group personal pension (GPP) plan for all employees, with varying contribution levels across roles and business areas. Benefits for carers Enhanced parental leave policy. Healthcare and wellbeing Private medical insurance (PMI) scheme, employer paid for head office and field teams.