Earo Estates Ltd v The Pensions Regulator

The appellant failed to comply with the compliance notice by the specified deadline, had the tools and opportunity to do so, and no reasonable excuse was established. The fixed penalty notice was validly served and proportionate.

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Parties: Appellant: Earo Estates Ltd; Respondent: The Pensions Regulator
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 01 June 2026
Procedural Posture: Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Automatic Enrolment, Fixed Penalty Notice, Compliance Notice, Employer Duties, Service of Statutory Notices

Pensions Regulation Administrative Law Automatic Enrolment Fixed Penalty Notice Compliance Notice Employer Duties Service of Statutory Notices

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Parties

Earo Estates Ltd

Appellant

The Pensions Regulator

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

1 service and validity of compliance notice and fixed penalty notice
2 failure to comply with compliance notice by deadline
3 reasonable excuse for non-compliance

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

fixed penalty notice of £400 confirmed
no order for costs

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