Registration

Q.1    Why must I register?
Q.2    What if my employer refuses to register me?
Q.3    What if I don’t provide the details to my employer, so that he can have me registered?
Q.4    If my employer fails to register me when I furnish him with the personal particulars, what should I do?  
Q.5    When must my National Insurance number be used?  
Q.6    How will I remember such a long National Insurance number?
Q.7    Who is an unpaid apprentice?
 Q.8    Who must be registered? 

Q.1 Why must I register?
A. There are many persons with the same name although they are not related. Registration allows the Board to give each Insured person a unique National Insurance number and create a record of contributions and benefits, based on that number. For this reason, complete registration  is critical and persons are encouraged to answer all questions correctly.  
Q.2 What if my employer refuses to register me?  
A. Every employer is required to apply for registration of employees within fourteen days of employment, failing which he is liable on summary conviction to a fine of five thousand dollars.  
Q. 3 What if I don’t provide the details to my employer, so that he can have me registered?  
A. Every employed person and unpaid apprentice must furnish his employer with correct personal particulars necessary for the completion of any application for registration within seven days of employment. Failing this, the employed person is liable to a fine of five hundred dollars. However deductions must be made by the employer and paid to the Board.  
Q. 4 If my employer fails to register me when I furnish him with the personal particulars, what should I do?  
A. Report the matter to the Board immediately. We will investigate and ensure that your registration is effected. You should also apply to be registered on the prescribed form within 28 days of being employed. Failure to do so would result in the employee being liable on summary conviction to a fine of five hundred dollars.  
Q. 5 When must my National Insurance number be used?
A. Every-time you do business with the Board.  These instances will include when your employer pays your contributions; for claiming a benefit and any correspondence concerning National Insurance.
Q. 6 How will I remember such a long National Insurance number?  
A. Upon registration the Board issues a laminated National Insurance registration card on which your name and National Insurance number are recorded. Replacement cards are issued at a cost.
Q. 7 Who is an unpaid apprentice?  
A. An unpaid apprentice is a person who enters into a contract of apprenticeship or training in any trade or craft for which no remuneration or less than $120.00 is paid by the employer.
Q. 8 Who must be registered?
A With effect from March 01, 2004, anyone who receives $120.00 and over per week must be registered. 


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