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Employees or workers raising concerns about wrongdoing are only protected from dismissal or being subjected to detriment if their disclosure is made to the person or persons...

There is a double edged sword in whistleblowing claims.

On 3 May the FCA published a series of policy statements tidying up aspects of the SMCR for banks and insurers as well as finalising rules on remuneration and on whistleblowing in branches of overseas firms.

Whistleblowing held to be the principal reason for dismissal even though protected disclosures hidden from the dismissing officer.

Employment tribunal claims relating to health and safety issues have been in the spotlight this year. We have published a number of recent articles on protections for workers in the...

A recent decision of the Employment Tribunal has significantly expanded whistleblowing protection in the UK.

The UK Government has launched a consultation on significant reforms to the whistleblowing framework, proposing mandatory whistleblowing procedures for employers, extended timeframes for interim relief claims, and a controversial financial reward scheme for economic crime disclosures. These changes could fundamentally reshape how organizations handle internal disclosures and create new incentives for workers to report wrongdoing.

Our most recent survey, in partnership with HR Magazine, was conducted to discover how HR professionals view whistleblowing within their organisations.

It is sixteen years since the UK first explicitly prohibited discrimination against people at work on the grounds of sexual orientation. Although the number of claims actually decided...

The Employment Rights Act 2025 represents one of the most significant overhauls of UK employment law in a generation. It covers a wide range of issues...

The FCA's survey on non-financial misconduct highlights rising reports of bullying, harassment, and discrimination, recommends increased governance and culture improvements, and outlines actionable steps for firms to address misconduct.

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical employment law developments impacting UK employers...

The UK Government has launched its most comprehensive review of whistleblowing laws since 1998, proposing significant reforms that could fundamentally reshape employer obligations. From extending protection to non-executive directors and volunteers, to potentially mandating whistleblowing procedures for all organizations with 50+ employees, these proposals represent a major shift in the regulatory landscape.

A discussion on the proposed amendment to the whistleblowing legislation.

The UK government has launched a comprehensive consultation on reforming its whistleblowing framework, proposing significant changes including financial rewards for economic crime whistleblowers and mandatory whistleblowing procedures for larger employers. The consultation, running until January 2027, represents the most substantial review since the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and could fundamentally reshape how businesses handle internal disclosures and their exposure to regulatory enforcement.

World Whistleblowers Day 2021 (23 June) is a day to raise public awareness about the important role of whistleblowers in uncovering and challenging malpractice and wrongdoing.

If you missed our event on Tuesday where we discussed the EU Whistleblowing Directive. You can watch it now.