Employment rights
Whistleblowing
Reporting wrongdoing at work that's in the public interest, such as a crime, a danger to health and safety, or a breach of the law. Whistleblowers are legally protected from being dismissed or treated badly for it.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works in the UK, not legal advice. Rules change, so check your own situation. For free, impartial advice on work rights, try Acas. Disclaimer.
You'll hear it as
She made a whistleblowing report about the falsified test results.
Why it matters to you.
The protection applies from your first day. Follow your employer's whistleblowing policy, or report to the relevant regulator.
Also called Protected disclosure.
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