You can use this template to help you escalate your whistleblowing concerns to a more senior manager if you already raised concerns internally and received no response or a negative response. Download the template (doc) Download an example of how to use this template (pdf)
You can use this template to help you write a letter to your employer asking for feedback on whistleblowing concerns that you have raised. You can find more information about asking for feedback here. Download the template (doc) Download an example of how to use this template (pdf)
You can use this template to help you write a letter to your employer raising your whistleblowing concerns. We have more detailed guidance about raising whistleblowing concerns here. Download the template (doc) Download an example of how to use this template (pdf)
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Environmental whistleblowing From 2010-2019, The Environment Agency (EA) visited 403 of England’s 7,000 sewage waste sites. The EA excuses the infrequent practises claiming they have other methods to scrutinise the compliance of these areas. Several EA and water company insiders knew the system would be a bad … Read more
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Environmental whistleblowing Careful considerations are to be made when purchasing sustainable or eco-friendly alternatives as EU crackdown sheds light on inflated safety claims. 54% of claims are found to be ‘vague, misleading or unfounded.’ (The Guardian) + A group of researchers have raised a complaint against Tesco … Read more
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Environmental whistleblowing ClientEarth argues the Financial Conduct Authority acted unlawfully when approving prospectus of UK oil and gas company Ithaca Energy PLC, so filing case against UK financial Regulator for failing to describe climate-related risks. (ClientEarth) + New legislation to crack the whip on unproven environmental assertions … Read more
Firms not doing enough to support whistleblowing has led Protect, the UK’s whistleblowing charity, to launch an online assessment tool for small and medium-sized organisations (SMEs) London – 20th February 2023 Protect, the UK’s leading whistleblowing charity, today launches its Whistleblowing Scanner, an online assessment tool for smaller organisations to test their whistleblowing culture, as … Read more
Your weekly dose of what’s up in whistleblowing. Whistleblowers fighting sexism, harassment and abuse. A “closing of ranks around unacceptable behaviour” in the TSSA union was found by Baroness Kennedy in her independent inquiry – a sure way to silence potential whistleblowers. “Wilful blindness” and sexist behaviour was reported throughout leadership. (The Guardian) + McDonald’s has … Read more
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