ECH21060 - Penalties: Abatement Objectives
The objective of the abatement structure as set out in
ECH21055 is
- to encourage and reward immediate disclosure and co-operation leading to speedy settlement
- whilst at the same time recognising the seriousness of any offences.
The percentages below are shown in factsheet EC/FS4 ECH8027.
| Abatement | Amount
|
| Disclosure ECH21065 and ECH21070 | Up to 20% or 30% in exceptional circumstances |
| Co-operation ECH21075 and ECH21080 | Up to 40% |
| Seriousness ECH21085 and ECH21090 | Up to 40% |
For example,
- an employer with serious offences but maximum disclosure and co-operation abatements
- may have a lower penalty than
- an unco-operative employer with less serious offences.
