The Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS) is a not-for-profit, industry-wide pension scheme for the construction sector in the Republic of Ireland. The 2025 CWPS year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
Set up the CWPS feature - Go to Company/Payroll, then select Construction Workers Pension.
- Select Use Construction Pension Feature.
- Enter your Construction Industry Employer Number.
- Select OK to save.
- Repeat these steps in each payroll.
Create a pension link Before processing contributions, create a pension link for CWPS.
Set up the CWPS calendar - Go to Company/Payroll, then select Construction Workers Pension.
- Select the Calendar tab, then choose Create New Calendar.
- Enter the start date of the first scheme week, 1 January 20XX.
- Select Create, then OK.
- Repeat these steps in each payroll.
Edit CWPS contribution rates If your pension provider, accountant, or advisor gives you updated rates, you can change them manually.
Set up CWPS deductions Before you process payroll, create the required CWPS deductions: - Gross deduction
- Net deduction
- Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) if needed
Set up CWPS deductions
Assign employees to CWPS categories - Go to Processing, then select Employee Details.
- Next to Surname, select Browse, then choose the employee.
- Select the Deductions tab.
- Under Construction Workers Pension Scheme, select Browse, then choose the correct CWPS category.
- Enter the employee’s Membership No.
- Select Save.
When you assign a CWPS category, some employee details become mandatory — PPS Number, Address 1, County, Start Date, and Date of Birth. Make sure these are complete.
Generate CWPS reports and files After you finalise payroll, generate a CWPS report and .CSV file. This file includes both employee and employer contribution details. Upload it to CWPS through their website so they can process the payments.
Stop contributions To stop contributions for an employee: - Go to Processing, then select Employee Details.
- Select Deductions, then remove the CWPS Category.
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