What Is Workplace Whistleblowing?
Whistleblowing in the workplace is a process where an employee,
(the whistleblower), reports to an authorised person a certain type
of wrongdoing, misconduct or illegal act made by another employee
or by the company itself.
"Whistleblowing examples can include criminal activity,
such as theft, or unethical or unjust behaviour in the workplace,
including racist, sexist or homophobic behaviour," What is Whistleblowing at Work? | Health
Assured. However, personal grievances, (including bullying,
harassment, discrimination), are not covered by whistleblowing law,
unless the case is in public interest.
In the workplace, procedures for handling whistleblowing, and
whistleblowers, can vary company to company. "Employees can
also submit a report externally to the appropriate industry or
government body," Workplace Whistleblowing: What Your Board Needs to
Know.
