Describe the Three Tiers of the Pension System and Their

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Essay

Describe the three tiers of the pension system and their contribution to retirement income.

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Definitions:

Automatically Terminated

Describes a legal status or condition that ends without the need for any action by a party due to pre-set conditions being met.

Agency Relationship

A legal arrangement where one party, the agent, is authorized to act on behalf of another, the principal, in business transactions.

Principal

A person or entity who authorizes an agent to act on their behalf in dealings with third parties.

Constructive Trust

A legal remedy imposed by a court to address unjust enrichment or fraud, requiring the person holding the assets to transfer them to the intended party.