Ceasing Active Memberships

A jobholder can opt out only till the end of the opt-out period. However, if they want to leave the scheme after the opt-out period, they can cease the active membership as per the scheme rules.

Entitled workers who volunteered to join the scheme cannot opt out. They can cease the active membership in accordance with the scheme rules.

A worker enrolled into a qualifying scheme by the employer under a contractual agreement rather than under the employer duties cannot opt out. They can cease active membership in accordance with the scheme rules.

When an employer receives a valid cease notice, a deduction will happen for that notice period. From the subsequent month, deduction will not happen.

Note:

Refund is not applicable if the employee uses the cease option.