Employer Literature

Frequently Asked Questions - This document is for employers, covering some of the key areas employers may wish to consider prior to deciding which benefit structures and contribution rate proposals to discuss with their employees. Last updated: 18 June 2010.
Employer Information Guide (for Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution) - This is for employers who are thinking about joining SHPS. Last updated: 30 June 2010.
Employer Administration Guide (for Defined Benefit) - This is for employers with employees who are (or are eligible to become) members of SHPS. Last updated: 29 June 2010.
eBusiness Literature - This link provides access to our eBusiness literature.
House Policies and Rules Employer Guide (for Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution) - This is for employers who have joined SHPS, providing a summary of the Scheme's House Policies and Rules. Last updated: 27 January 2010.
Promotional Flyer - This is for employers who have joined SHPS, providing information on the Recruitment Logo and Website Flyer. Last updated: 31 March 2008.
Employer Application Form - This is for employers who wish to join SHPS. Last updated: 28 May 2008.
Withdrawal Form (for Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution) - This must be completed for members who are leaving SHPS. Last updated: 4 May 2010.
Opt Out Withdrawal Form (for Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution) - This must be completed for members who are leaving SHPS whilst remaining in employment. Last updated: 29 July 2010.
The SHPS and LGPS Questionnaire - This is an electronic version of the questionnaire issued to employers in December 2009. Last updated: 2 December 2009.
SHPS Pension Obligations Note - Guidance Note - Organisations must disclose their pension costs in their annual accounts. Last updated: 1 June 2010.
SHPS Pension Obligations Disclosure Note - Short - Form Version - Organisations must disclose their pension costs in their annual accounts. Last Updated: 1 June 2010
SHPS Pension Obligations Disclosure Note - Long - Form Version - Organisations must disclose their pension costs in their annual accounts. Last Updated: 1 June 2010
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.

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