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   Can I whistleblow my employer?

   • If you wanted to whistleblow, you could make the disclosure to them instead of your employer. When you make the disclosure, you must reasonably believe that the person is responsible for the wrongdoing. Even though you did not make the disclosure to your employer, you would still be protected by whistleblowing law if they:

   How to make a disclosure - Whistleblowing at work - Acas

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   Does whistleblowing cover a problem at work?

   • If your concern is a personal problem only and not in the public interest, it will not be covered by whistleblowing law. In these cases you might be able to resolve the problem another way. Find out more about how to raise a problem at work

   What someone can whistleblow about – Whistleblowing at work

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   Are You protected if you make a whistleblowing disclosure?

   • The action of whistleblowing is sometimes called 'blowing the whistle'. By law, most people are protected if they make a qualifying disclosure. This includes: Protection starts from the beginning of employment. People are still protected even if they no longer work for the employer they're making a disclosure about.

   The law - Whistleblowing at work - Acas

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   What is whistleblowing & why is it important?

   • What is whistleblowing? ‘Whistleblowing’ is when a worker passes on information about wrongdoing they have witnessed or experienced usually, but not always, at work. If you are concerned that because of disclosing information, you may be penalised by your employer or dismissed from your job, the whistleblowing provisions may protect you.

   Protected disclosures to the ICO – Whistleblowing

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   How do I make a whistleblowing disclosure?

   • By law (the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998), you can make a whistleblowing disclosure to one of the following: You must also make sure your disclosure is made with 'reasonable belief' and is: Find out more about what you can whistleblow about When making a disclosure, it's good practice to consider the list in order.

   How to make a disclosure - Whistleblowing at work - Acas

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   Are You a whistleblower?

   • You’re a whistleblower if you’re a worker and you report certain types of wrongdoing. This will usually be something you’ve seen at work - though not always. The wrongdoing you disclose must be in the public interest. This means it must affect others, for example the general public.

   Whistleblowing for employees: What is a whistleblower - GOV.UK

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2. www.gov.uk › whistleblowing › who-to-tell-what-to-expectWhistleblowing for employees: Who to tell and what to expect ...

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   You can tell your employer - they may have a whistleblowing policy that tells you what to expect if you report your concern to them.

3. www.gov.uk › whistleblowingWhistleblowing for employees: What is a whistleblower - GOV.UK

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   You’re a whistleblower if you’re a worker and you report certain types of wrongdoing. This will usually be something you’ve seen at work - though not always. The wrongdoing you disclose...

   • You can tell your employer - they may have a whistleblowing policy that tells you what to expect if you report your concern to them. You can still...
   • You can take a case to an employment tribunal if you’ve been treated unfairly because you’ve blown the whistle. You can get further information fro...

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5. www.acas.org.uk › whistleblowing-at-workThe law - Whistleblowing at work - Acas

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   How whistleblowers can claim protection. To claim protection, whistleblowers must show they: made a qualifying disclosure; were dismissed or suffered a detriment as a result of making the disclosure; Find out: what someone can make a disclosure about; how to make a whistleblowing disclosure; Employment tribunal time limit

6. www.acas.org.uk › whistleblowing-at-work › whatWhat someone can whistleblow about – Whistleblowing at work

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   Jun 6, 2023 · By law, there are several issues you can whistleblow about. These are called 'qualifying disclosures'. Qualifying disclosures include: a criminal offence – for example, if an employer has been trying to bribe people

7. www.acas.org.uk › whistleblowing-at-work › how-toHow to make a disclosure - Whistleblowing at work - Acas

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   Jun 6, 2023 · By law (the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998), you can make a whistleblowing disclosure to one of the following: your employer. a legal adviser. government ministers – this only applies if you work for a statutory body. another person who is responsible for the wrongdoing.

8. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsWhistleblowing: guidance and code of practice for employers

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   Mar 20, 2015 · This guidance will help employers: understand the law relating to whistleblowing; put in place a whistleblowing policy; recognise the benefits whistleblowing can bring to an organisation

9. ico.org.uk › make-a-complaint › protection-forProtected disclosures to the ICO – Whistleblowing

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   If you are concerned that because of disclosing information, you may be penalised by your employer or dismissed from your job, the whistleblowing provisions may protect you. The wrongdoing you disclose must be in the public interest. This means it must affect others, for example the general public.