Whistleblowers to be protected from harassment from co-workers – The Guardian

Posted February 22nd, 2013 in bills, employment tribunals, harassment, news, vicarious liability, whistleblowers by sally

“Whistleblowers are to be protected from harassment and bullying from co-workers after criticism that current legislation fails to protect those who speak out.”

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The Guardian, 21st February 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

2 Responses so far.

  1. Finola Moss says:
    22/02/2013 at 3:30 pm

    Whistleblowers are not protected,because the Public interest Disclosure Act is not fit for purpose. Trade union figures show 1,500 whistleblowers were dsmissed between 1999 and 2004, and 40% of their complaints were not even considered by their managers.

    Employees are now subject to draconian codes of conduct, which make it very easy for any employer to dismiss a whistlebblower for misconduct. In contrast management are not under any duty to investigate, or remedy alleged bad practice. Until these fundamental flaws are addressed in all areas of employment,abuse of power, and poor sevice will continue.

  2. Finola Moss says:
    22/02/2013 at 3:33 pm

    Whistleblowers are not protected,because the Public interest Disclosure Act is not fit for purpose. Trade union figures show 1,500 whistleblowers were dsmissed between 1999 and 2004, and 40% of their complaints were not even considered by their managers.

    Employees are now subject to draconian codes of conduct, which make it very easy for any employer to dismiss a whistlebblower for misconduct. In contrast management are not under any duty to investigate, or remedy alleged bad practice. Until these fundamental flaws are addressed in all areas of employment,abuse of power,and poor sevice will continue.