LRD guides and handbook February 2014

TUPE - a guide to using the law for union reps

Chapter 4

Can claims for a protective award be compromised?

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It is not possible to use a settlement agreement to compromise a claim for a protective award for failure to inform or consult. Only a COT3 settlement agreement entered into through conciliation by Acas can settle this sort of claim.