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.

AbatementAmount
Disclosure ECH21065 and ECH21070Up to 20% or 30% in exceptional circumstances
Co-operation ECH21075 and ECH21080Up to 40%
Seriousness ECH21085 and ECH21090Up 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.