Pensions Line Special - November 2017

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      November 2017

Annual Employer PLOG Meetings

Now is the time to book your place at one of our annual employer meetings. These meetings are for those staff who are responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme for either the Devon or Somerset Pension Funds.

The meetings will be held at three venues to cover the geographical catchment area for employers within both funds:

Tuesday 23rd January 2018  at Caddsdown Business Centre, Bideford

Wednesday 24th January 2018 at Taunton Racecourse

Thursday 25th January 2018 at Exeter Racecourse

This year we are running sessions before and after the main talks so our day will be spilt into three sessions. If there is someone who doesn’t usually attend these meetings but you feel they may benefit from any of the sessions, then please book them a space - they do not have to attend the main presentations unless they wish to.


Session 1 - Introductory Session

10 - 10.30 am

General Overview of the LGPS. This introductory session will provide a general overview of the LGPS and the benefits it provides for scheme members. It's ideal for new staff or for anyone who wishes to refresh their knowledge.

For introductory session at Caddsdown Business Centre book here

For introductory session at Taunton Racecourse book here

For introductory session at Exeter Racecourse book here


Session 2 - Employer PLOG

11am to 2:30pm with a 45 minute break for lunch at 12:30pm

Employer PLOG (main presentation). The exact agenda has not yet been finalised but we will cover the relevant changes in regulations which affect us all.

There is a limit of two places per employer for the main presentations but it may be possible to book more places later on.

For PLOG at Caddsdown Business Centre book here

For PLOG at Taunton Racecourse book here

For PLOG at Exeter Racecourse book here


Session 3 -  Workshops and 1-2-1 Session

The workshops will start at 3pm with an expected finish time of 4pm.

Tea and coffee will be available on arrival from 2:30pm.


Workshop 1 - Understanding Pensionable Pay (PP), Assumed Pensionable Pay (APP) and Absences. Designed to help you calculate PP, APP and what you need to do when an employee is absent.

For Workshop 1 at Caddsdown Business Centre book here

For Workshop 1 at Taunton Racecourse book here

For Workshop 1 at Exeter Racecourse book here


Workshop 2 - Employer Responsibilities. What you need to know and what you need to do ideal for new staff who need to know what to do for pensions administration of the LGPS or for anyone wishing to refresh their knowledge in this area. 

For Workshop 2 at Caddsdown Business Centre book here

For Workshop 2 at Taunton Racecourse book here

For Workshop 2 at Exeter Racecourse book here

 

1-2-1 Session - an opportunity to discuss any issues privately with one our Deputies. If you would like to book a 1-2-1 session, please email Emma Davies direct.

Other News

Clarification regarding ill health retirement process

The Pensions Ombudsman has asked all employers to be alerted to a trend they have identified whilst dealing with LGPS ill health retirement complaints. The situation occurs where a member is awarded a tier three pension and takes this decision to appeal under IDRP, resulting in a fresh medical opinion being sought. Sometimes, this has happened to coincide with the 18 month review of the tier three pension and the employer has wrapped the two processes together so that one opinion is sought from the IRMP to cover both. Please read the LGPC Bulletin 163 for more details.

 

Automatic enrolment and transitional delay update

The LGA has released an update in the LGPC Bulletin 163 to confirm that the DWP agrees with the Pensions Regulator's (TPR’s) guidance – please see our website for further details.

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