This Report provides a clear picture of the position of equal treatment in pensions schemes and all the important topics related to harmonisation of benefits. This edition takes into account the Pensions Act 1995, particularly as it applies to scheme funding and potential changes to dispute procedures. It takes into consideration the European Court decisions in the Coloroll case and the associated cases including Avdel Systems and Ten Oever. Highly acclaimed in its first edition, this book continues to keep professionals fully informed of the important issues involved and how they may affect practice and procedure. Issues covered include harmonisation of benefits, including retirement ages, the difficulties in introducing equal treatment, EC legislation, race discrimination, benefits and contributions. * topical and timely following Coloroll judgment and announcement of new Pension Schemes Bill * very well received in its first edition * well known auth.
