Protection Of The Whistleblower Act

The 'Protection of the Whistleblower Act' (the 'Act') which came into force on the 15th September 2013 seeks to make provision for procedures in terms of which employees in both the private sector and the public administration may disclose information regarding improper practices committed by their employers or other employees in the employ of their employers and to protect employees who make the said disclosures from detrimental action.

The requirement to provide for internal procedures is currently restricted to any organisation within the private sector which according to its last annual or consolidated accounts meets at least two of the following criteria:

• an average number of employees, during the financial year, of more than 250;