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Help notes: WHISTLEBLOWING<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Is it clear to employees how to report unethical or illegal behaviour at work (whistleblowing) and are they encouraged to do so?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This question is about having a culture that encourages employees and others to report unethical or illegal behaviour at work, and that supports them to do so in a safe way. Whistleblowing does not usually cover personal grievances or complaints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a clear approach to whistleblowing can help to resolve wrongdoing quickly. It can lower the risk of third parties getting involved, and of employment tribunals if a worker feels they have been unfairly treated due to whistleblowing. <\/p>\n\n\n

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What is a ‘Yes’ for me?<\/strong><\/p>

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Answering \u2018yes\u2019 to this question means that you have a policy (plans or ideas) in place which shows your organisation\u2019s commitment to listen to the concerns of workers about wrongdoing at work, and that the policy is shared and used. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Does this question apply to me? Is this a regulatory requirement?<\/strong><\/p>

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This question is for organisations with employees.  Even small organisations can consider whether they have an open, transparent working culture where workers feel able to speak up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whistleblowing law gives workers the right to take a case to an employment tribunal if they have been victimised at work or they have lost their job because they have \u2018blown the whistle\u2019. This is largely under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (as of 2024). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a whistleblowing policy is not a legal requirement for companies operating in the UK, though under EU legislation, companies with operations in Europe with more than 50 employees do need mechanisms in place. <\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Whistleblowing: examples of what you can do<\/strong><\/p>

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An organisation of any size can consider the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n