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Whistleblowing, as set out in the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (‘PIDA'), is the act of reporting a wrongdoing within an organisation with the aim of preventing it, and any harm that may arise

Climate change is a topic which is of huge importance to us all, but recent data shows that it is of particular importance to Millennials and Gen Z, who are pushing for tangible action to combat it...

Their findings highlight the areas where financial services firms are still failing to meet the expectations set out.

A summary of recent developments in insurance, reinsurance and litigation law

La denuncia de irregularidades puede tener lugar dentro de una organización o en el ámbito público.

One often assumes that if someone has concerns about wrongdoing in the workplace, they will voice them. In reality this isn't always the case.

The government has announced a flurry of new policies, consultations, or responses to consultations. These cover a range of issues, including whistleblowing reform and restricting non-compete clauses...

Gowling WLG's employment, labour & equalities experts bring you the latest top five employment law developments that may affect your business - what they are, and what you can do about them.

Welcome to this month's briefing for HR teams and in-house employment counsel – bringing you this month's employment law highlights in an easy-to-read package.

November brought major UK employment law updates, including National Minimum Wage increases, rulings on harassment, philosophical beliefs, whistleblowing, gig economy worker rights, and redundancy consultation standards.

The UK Government has launched a consultation examining whether current whistleblowing protections are adequate and exploring potential reforms across multiple dimensions. Key areas under review include expanding protected categories beyond employees, clarifying the public interest test, updating wrongdoing definitions to address AI risks, streamlining disclosure routes, and potentially mandating employer whistleblowing policies with civil penalties for non-compliance.

A healthy culture is purposeful and safe. For a culture to be healthy, leaders at all levels need to foster an environment in which employees feel comfortable to express their opinions...

Despite being a world leader in the financial markets, the UK falls short of other jurisdictions when it comes to providing protection for whistleblowers.

On 1 January 2023, significant changes to Irish whistleblowing law will be introduced. The Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022, which implements the EU Whistleblowing Directive and amends...

What statutory or regulatory obligations should an entity consider when deciding whether to conduct an internal investigation in your jurisdiction?

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is considering increased use of whistleblower incentives and immunity for cooperation, similar to US practices. Director Nick Ephgrave supports rewarding informants, while also emphasizing the risks, including legal complications and potential exposure to cross-examination.

The UK Government has launched its most comprehensive review of whistleblowing legislation since 1998, proposing significant reforms that could fundamentally reshape workplace protections. Among the most striking proposals is a new financial incentive scheme for reporting economic crime, modeled on the US SEC programme, alongside potential statutory duties for employers to maintain effective whistleblowing procedures. These changes could dramatically expand who is protected, how disclosures are handled, and