Whistleblowing
Have you ever witnessed something that you felt was wrong but didn’t say anything because you were afraid of the consequences, felt you would be ignored or face retaliation? If so, you’re not alone, and you should consider that this may also happen to your employees. If an employee spots unlawful or certain unethical behaviour […]
Public Concern At Work – What You Need To Know
For 25 years, Public Concern At Work was the leading whistleblowing charity in the UK. However, in 2018, this charity changed its name to Protect, as well as adding the strapline ‘speak up, stop harm’. This change of name was decided on to remove any confusion that could have been associated with the old name […]
Whistleblowing: The Ultimate Guide For Businesses
It is essential that employees know how to raise whistleblowing concerns within your business so that you can resolve any wrongdoing and avoid the risk of whistleblowing claims. Below we explain what whistleblowing is, your obligations as an employer and how you should approach whistleblowing in your business. What is ‘whistleblowing’? ‘Whistleblowing’ is when an […]
What Employers Need To Know About Whistleblowing & Coronavirus
What Employers Need To Know About Whistleblowing
What Is Whistleblowing? This means that an employee, worker, or agency worker has reported specific information about the practices of wrongdoing within the Company. The reporting of the issue can be to either the Company/employer or to the relevant authority. Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) This legislation protects ‘whistleblowers’ from being subjected to any […]
