Assessment Codes, Event Codes and Event Dates

When a worker is assessed in payroll they are assigned an 'Assessment Code' which lets the Pension Provider know what type of worker they are, as follows:

AssessmentCode

1 = Eligible Jobholder
2 = Non-Eligible Jobholder
3 = Entitled Worker
Not supplied = not a member of the scheme

They will also be assigned an 'Event Code' when joining the scheme so the Provider knows if they're already an existing member (0), if they're a new enrolment (1), if they've opted in (2) or whether they're an Entitled worker who wishes to join the scheme (3)  

EventCode

0 = Not a new enrolment
1 = New Auto Enrolment
2 = New Opt In
3 = New Entitled Worker joining the scheme

If you have difficulty uploading the file due to errors around the Assessment or Event Code, you can amend the file if necessary to show the correct code above and/or make the changes in payroll and then export a new PAPDIS file.  

EventDate

This is usually the date the employee was enrolled in the scheme. This could be:

• Auto Enrolment date (Eligible Jobholder only)
• Opt In date (Eligible / Non Eligible Jobholder)
• Date they asked to join the scheme (Entitled Worker)

 

What do the different worker types mean? 

Eligible Jobholders are workers who need to be auto enrolled because they meet certain age and earnings criteria. 

Non-Eligible Jobholders don't meet all the criteria, but can still opt in to the scheme if they wish. If they choose to opt in they have the right to the same contributions as someone who was auto enrolled. 

Entitled Workers earn less than the National Insurance lower threshold. They can't be auto enrolled and they don't have opt in rights. They can ask to join the scheme, but the employer is not obliged to pay contributions for them. 

The Pensions Regulator have provided the below diagram summarising the different types of worker:

Non-members

As a general rule, it's best to include non-members in your file. This is because some pension providers provide assessment and communication services which mean they need information about all employees. 

PensionSync knows which providers want details of non-members and either delivers or discards records for non-members accordingly. 

Non-members are recognised because they have the following combination of AssessmentCode and EventCode:

• AssessmentCode - not supplied
• EventCode - 0