ECH22015 - Settlement: Who Conducts the Meeting?

Once the expected offer has been approved by the ECUM settlement should normally be agreed with the employer at a meeting.

In penalty reviews

Discussions with the employer should be conducted by the ECTM. See ECH21125 and ECH21127.

In non-penalty reviews

The ECO conducts the meeting and should

• briefly recap the history of the ECR and the irregularities found
• give the agreed figures of liability and interest
• invite the employer to make an offer and
• help with wording a suitable letter by providing a draft

Where the offer cannot be accepted locally ( ECH21550)

• explain that it will be submitted to the Authorising Officer for consideration on behalf of the Board
• explain acceptance or otherwise rests with the Authorising Officer and
• avoid any indication