A new campaign is warning employers of seasonal workers their pension duties still apply - even if they are hiring for just a few weeks.
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is concerned temporary workers may miss out on the pensions they are due.
Employers in the landscape industry are amongst those targeted in the new digital campaign launched this week.
Social media posts urge employers: “If you employ temporary landscaping staff this summer, you must check your legal pensions duties towards them. Don't risk a fine.”
The new campaign, which will run throughout the summer, aims to reach more than 200,000 employers.
Joey Patel, Director of Compliance at TPR, said: “Our message to employers in the landscape industry is clear - whether you’re hiring temporary staff for a few days or the whole summer, your legal pension duties still apply.
“We know the vast majority of employers are doing the right thing for their staff and have helped make AE a fantastic success, with more than 11 million workers enrolled since 2012.
“But we want to make sure no workers are missing out on a pension they are due.
“In sectors, like the food and drink industry, where employers are likely to hire seasonal staff, eligible workers may be at a greater risk of not getting what they are owed.
“If you're not sure of your AE duties, check up on them. Don’t risk a fine.”
TPR monitors employers of all sizes and has recovered more than £700 million in missing pension contributions owed to savers from employers since 2012.
A new digital timeline tool provided by TPR is helping employers stay on top of their duties. The online tool creates an individual tailored pension duties timeline for new employers, setting out what they need to do and when. More than 20,000 have used the tool since it was launched in October 2024.
And to make it easy for employers to complete their declaration they have met their duties using a mobile device, the declaration of compliance site has been updated. The site has also had important improvements to support those with accessibility needs and to enhance the overall user experience.
