• How do I refer my new employer to use Collegia for Automatic Enrolment purposes?

  If you want to refer your new employer to use Collegia as the workplace pension provider, you would need to login in your Collegia personal account first. You would have to go to the hamburger menu in the top right and then click on "Refer your employer". You can then search for the legal name of your employer and add the email address of the person who is responsible for HR and pensions. Our sales team then will get in touch with them and try to get them to use Collegia as the workplace pensionSome readers

• Is there a deadline for opting out and getting a refund?

  If you submit a valid opt-out notice according to The Pensions Regulator within 30 days since being enrolled, the pension contributons that have been deducted will be refunded directly by your employer.Few readers

• How much will I have to contribute for Automatic Enrolment?

  There is a minimum total amount that has to be contributed by you, your employer, and the government (in the form of tax relief). These minimums are generally: 5% from you (which includes tax relief from the government) and 3% from your employer. The minimum contribution applies to anything you earn over £6,240 up to a limit of £50,270 (in the tax year 2026/27). This slice of your earnings is known as "qualifying earnings".Few readers

• What happens if I opt out of the pension scheme?

  If you choose to opt-out of the pension scheme, you will forfeit valuable benefits, including employer contributions and government top-ups. It's important to consider the long-term impact on your retirement savings before making a decision. Please note that Collegia does not provide tax advice so if you are not sure please make sure that you contact and Independent Financial Adviser.Few readers

• Who will be automatically enrolled?

  Whether you work full-time or part-time, your employer will have to enrol you in a workplace pension scheme if you meet these auto enrolment rules: you work in the UK (including seafarers residing in the UK), you are at least 22 years old, but under State Pension age, you earn more than £10,000 a year or equivalent. If you earn less than £10,000, but above £6,240, your employer doesn’t have to automatically enrol you into a scheme. However, you can still ask to join – your employer can’t refuseFew readers

• What happens if I do not submit a valid opt-out notice?

  If you don't submit a valid opt-out notice, the pension deductions will continue from your salary, and you will remain enrolled in the pension scheme. A valid opt out notice is required according to The Pensions Regulator.Few readers

• Why do you have my details if I have not signed up directly?

  We received your details from the company/payroll agency you are working for. They provided us with your information to fulfil their legal obligations. Your details include name, surname, email address, date of birth and residential address.Few readers

• What is Automatic Enrolment?

  Automatic enrolment is a UK legislation where an employee who meets certain requirements is made a member of a workplace pension scheme without needing to ask to be part of it, ie without members' consent.Few readers

• Why am I enrolled in the pension scheme even if I did not sign up for it?

  You were enrolled automatically into the pension scheme because of the UK Automatic Enrolment legislation, which requires every single company in the UK to provide its workforce with a workplace pension scheme. This applies regardless of the company size, revenues, sector and geography.Few readers

• Do I have any choice about being automatically enrolled?

  Members who fulfil the Automatic Enrolment criteria are automatically enrolled without their consent according to the UK legislation. Please note that you cannot opt out preemptively but you can opt out of your employer’s workplace pension scheme after you’ve been enrolled. Legally speaking, you are automatically enrolled when you receive the welcome email from us at hello@collegia.co.uk. But if you do opt out, you’ll lose out on your employer’s contribution to your pension, as well as the goverFew readers

• When did Automatic Enrolment start?

  Automatic Enrolment has been introduced in stages since 2012. The largest employers started first, followed by medium-sized and then small employers. All employers, including new employers, should now be part of automatic enrolment. If you haven’t yet been enrolled in a scheme or been offered one, talk to your employer and find out why.Few readers