Whistleblowing

Cases involving protected disclosures and whistleblowing rights under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ss.43A–47B, 103A), including detriment and automatic unfair dismissal where the reason for dismissal is a protected disclosure.

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Employee-favourable 2017

Raising a concern about your employer does not automatically make it whistleblowing. There has to be a public interest element.

For a disclosure to be protected as whistleblowing, it must have a public interest element beyond your individual situation. A concern that affects only you personally is unlikely to qualify.

DetrimentProtected disclosurePublic interestWhistleblowing

The complete guide to whistleblowing at work

You have seen something wrong at work and you are wondering whether to say something. This guide explains what whistleblowing is, who the law protects, and what happens if you speak up.

DetrimentEmployment TribunalProtected disclosurePublic interestTime LimitsWhistleblowing
Employee-favourable 2025

When a client wants someone removed, your employer still has to investigate first.

If you raised concerns at work and were subsequently removed or dismissed, the timing and connection between those two things matters. Your employer cannot lawfully use a client complaint or formal process as cover for acting against someone who spoke up.

Disciplinary ProcessUnfair DismissalWhistleblowing