Skip to main content
Skip to navigation

Whistleblowing

Employees who disclose information about alleged wrong doing in the work place are protected under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. Under the Act, it is unlawful for an employer to subject any worker to a detriment or to dismiss them for making such disclosures.

The law in these so called 'whistleblowing' cases is highly complex. If you are thinking about bringing your concerns about a public interest matter to your employer's attention, or you feel that after raising a concern, you are being treated unfairly, we recommend that you seek legal advice as soon as possible to maximise the protection available to you.

We have outlined some answers to Frequently Asked Questions about whistleblowing.

Whistleblowing cases are complex and highly tactical. They can often be very hard fought by an employer, because of the damage losing a case can do to their reputation. Often the difficulty in whistleblowing cases is showing that it was the making of the disclosure that actually caused the detrimental treatment, or dismissal. Employers will usually try and say that the treatment was for some other reason, for example, an individual's performance or misconduct.

At Russell Jones & Walker we have run many whistleblowing claims, including many of the most significant in this field.  We have acted in a range of whistleblowing cases of all sizes and complexities and in all sectors from senior executives to trade union officials and teachers.

Do you think you've got a claim for Whistleblowing?

If you think you may have a claim for whistleblowing, all you need to do is fill in our online questionnaire and respond to some straightforward questions. Our solicitors will then assess your prospects of succeeding in a claim, and contact you with their opinion. The service are free and 100% confidential.

Please see our terms and conditions.

For more information on whistleblowing, please download a copy of our free Whistleblowing factsheet.

Executive Reps

Our new service for individuals facing grievance and disciplinary hearings.

Further reading on Whistleblowing: