First Steps Together Ltd v The Pensions Regulator

First Steps Together Ltd v The Pensions Regulator

The penalty notices were properly served to the appellant's registered office, and the appellant failed to provide sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption of service or establish a reasonable excuse for non-compliance.

Parties
Appellant: First Steps Together Ltd; Respondent: The Pensions Regulator
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Automatic Enrolment, Employer Duties, Penalty Notices, Compliance, Service of Notices
Pensions Regulatory Law Automatic Enrolment Employer Duties Penalty Notices Compliance Service of Notices

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Parties

First Steps Together Ltd

Appellant

The Pensions Regulator

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether penalty notices were properly served
  2. 2 Whether appellant had reasonable excuse for non-compliance

Ratio Decidendi

The penalty notices were properly served to the appellant's registered office, and the appellant failed to provide sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption of service or establish a reasonable excuse for non-compliance.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No action required by the Regulator