Whistleblowing
Employees are often encouraged by their employers to report any form of wrongdoing or malpractice which they see in the workplace. This act of reporting is commonly referred to as ‘blowing the whistle’ or ‘whistleblowing’ as you are raising awareness of wrongdoing.
Making such a protected disclosure is important in order to prevent harm, and any possible breaches of a legal obligation by the business and to help improve processes in the workplace.
In order to encourage people to do this there are laws in place to protect whistleblowers from being penalised. If your employer treats you badly as a result of your whistleblowing you may have a claim. Protection from whistleblowing applies from day one of employment. There is no requirement for two years’ service as with claims for standard unfair dismissal.
Making such a protected disclosure is important in order to prevent harm, and any possible breaches of a legal obligation by the business and to help improve processes in the workplace.
In order to encourage people to do this there are laws in place to protect whistleblowers from being penalised. If your employer treats you badly as a result of your whistleblowing you may have a claim. Protection from whistleblowing applies from day one of employment. There is no requirement for two years’ service as with claims for standard unfair dismissal.
What Is Whistleblower
Protection?
Whistleblower protection is a form of legal safeguarding put in place as part of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1988. In order to be classed as a whistleblower and get this protection the employee needs to be raised a concern about the following criteria need to apply, such as:
A criminal offence
Breach of any current or likely legal obligation by the business
(this needs to be wider than a breach of a legal obligation to just the employee)
A miscarriage of justice
A breach of health and safety legislation
Damage to the building or the environment
Concealment of information which would show any of the above
How Can David Help as Your Whistleblower Lawyer?
Whistleblower protection is a form of legal safeguarding put in place as part of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1988. In order to be classed as a whistleblower and get this protection the employee needs to be raised a concern about the following criteria need to apply, such as:
At Employment Lawyer London, David offers expert advice so you can understand whether you are a whistleblower and if so what your legal rights are. David can offer initial advice and help you understand your employer’s whistleblowing policy and what protection is available for you as well as the best course of action depending on whether you have already whistleblown or whether you wish to do so correctly.
He can also offer expert knowledge and support when you feel you have been unfairly treated because you have whistleblown including exit and negotiation strategy.
Ways in which you may be detrimental as a result of your whistleblowing, which may include:
Pressure to resign
Hostility or exclusion
Demotion or dismissal to resign
If you are experiencing any of this ill treatment after having whistleblown or if you need advice on how to do so please contact David by filling in the online contact form to see how he can help you.
Why Choose David as Your
Whistleblower Lawyer
David has over 35 years of experience helping employees and senior executives with whistleblowing and all forms of employment law. David’s clients are at the heart of everything he does. He always strives to not only achieve the best possible results but also ensure that careers are kept on track and that reputations remain intact and undamaged. So, if you’d like to work with an employment lawyer who will offer expert advice and support, get in touch.
