Whistleblowing for employees: Who to tell and what to expect
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- In a whistleblowing claim, if you have been dismissed, you can claim unlimited damages, and we can help you achieve the full value of your case, which includes the value of all your future loss of earnings incurred as a consequence of your employer’s actions.
With whistleblowing, no two cases are the same. We are here to guide you so you can make the best choices for your case, using our specialist knowledge and experience of whistleblowing law and procedures.
Here are some common questions we get around Whistleblowing. If any of this applies to you, we can help. Arrange a free consultation today.
Q: Will there be any repercussions if I raise concerns at work?
Not always. Many employers have whistleblowing hotlines and large employers in heavily regulated industries even have entire teams dedicated to investigating concerns and protecting employees. Some employers, however, prefer to silence and punish those who speak out, which is when we tend to become involved.
Q: Where can I go for support during this process?
The ACAS Helpline (0300 123 1100) provides free and impartial advice for employees on a range of issues, including whistleblowing in the workplace. Do no rely on ACAS for legal advice, they are not lawyers;
Public Concern At Work is a whistleblowing charity which advises individuals on whistleblowing matters at work
Q: Will my employer be notified if I make a whistleblowing disclosure?
In almost all cases qualifying for protection, the initial disclosures should be made to your employer. Your employer will, therefore, know you have made the disclosure unless it operates a confidential whistleblowing hotline. In certain circumstances, in particular where there is evidence that your employer will not treat your concerns seriously, or retaliate against you, you can make a protected disclosure to a regulatory body, which will treat your disclosures as confidential and wont’ reveal your identity.
Q: What disclosures count as whistleblowing?
The correct test is whether an individual has a “reasonable belief” that the disclosures are in the public interest and “tends to show” one or more of the “relevant failures” set out above. This belief must be genuine, but there can be more than one reasonable views depending on what anyone else might have believed in the same circumstances.
We are here to help and assess your situation. All in total confidence.
Q: What legal protection is available for whistleblowers?
There is a wide range of legal protection available for whistleblowers and we can help you find your feet, assess the merits of your case and advise you on next steps.
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