Employer Literature

Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme (SHAPS)

The following literature is available for employers:

Pensions Disclosure Note 2011 - This can be used by all employers i.e. those continuing to offer the Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme to new members and those that have closed the Scheme to new members.

Last updated: 4 May 2011.

Employer Administration Guide - This is for employers with employees who are (or are eligible to become) members of the Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme. Last updated: 15 August 2011.
eBusiness Literature - This link provides access to our eBusiness literature.
House Policies and Rules - This is for employers with employees who are (or are eligible to become) members of the Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme. Last updated: 4 May 2011.
Employer Application Form - This is for employers who wish to join the Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme. Last updated: 4 May 2011.
Code of Practice - This is the Code of Practice for the Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme. Last updated: 7 November 2011.
Employer Undertaking - This document details 'Delegation of Employer Powers and Employer Undertakings'. Last updated: 4 May 2011.
Withdrawal Form - This must be completed for members who are leaving the Scottish Housing Associations' Pension Scheme. Last updated: 27 June 2011.
Employer Form of Authority Last updated: 29 September 2011
Period of Grace Notice Form - this form is for multi-employer schemes only. It should be completed when the last active member leaves the Scheme. Last updated: 19 August 2009.
Period of Grace Form - An employer should complete this form within one month of when the last contributing member leaves the Scheme and if they intend to employ at least one other person who will join the Scheme. The employer will then continue to be treated as a participating employer and will not trigger the employer debt on withdrawal.
Workplace Pension Reforms - This leaflet provides information on the employer responsibilities for auto-enrolment from October 2012. Last updated: 29 April 2010.

Growth Plan Bulletin

These are copies of our Growth Plan Bulletin magazine which provides information to employers on Growth Plan issues.

Growth Plan Bulletin - Issue 1 May 2006
Growth Plan Bulletin - Issue 1 May 2006 Insert
Growth Plan Bulletin - Issue 2 August 2006
Growth Plan Bulletin - Issue 2 August 2006 Insert (Employer Forums)
Growth Plan Bulletin - Issue 2 August 2006 Insert (Reasons for Increased Employer Debt)
Growth Plan Bulletin - Issue 3 December 2006
Growth Plan Bulletin - Issue 3 December 2006 Insert (Feedback Form)
Growth Plan Bulletin - Issue 4 May 2007

For further information or hard copies, please call 0845 608 5252 or email shaps@thepensionstrust.org.uk