AIMS
To be able to understand the protocols of whistleblowing, and the rights of whistle-blowers
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Define whistleblowing
- Understand what counts and does not count as whistleblowing
- Be aware of the legislation that protects whistle-blowers
- Recognise who is protected by the legislation
- Contextualise real life cases of whistleblowing
- Recognise a potential abuser
- Understand the whistleblowing procedure
- Know to whom to whistle blow
- Understand the pros and cons of anonymity
- Be aware of the responsibilities of employers
- Know what to do if you are not satisfied by an outcome
- Be aware of your rights surrounding unfair treatment
- Know what next steps there are in the event of unfair treatment
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Whistleblowing
- What is Whistle blowing?
- What Counts as Whistleblowing?
- Wrongdoing
- What does not count as Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing Policies
- Standards
- What a whistleblowing policy should include
- Where you might find the whistleblowing protocol
- Promotion of Policy
Legislation
- Employment Rights Act 1996
- Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) 1998
How to Blow the Whistle
- Who to Tell
- Who is a prescribed person?
- Anonymity
- What your employer should do
- If You Are Not Satisfied
Famous Whistle Blowers
- Helene Donnelly
- Keith Osmund-Smith
Unfair Treatment
- What to do if you are treated unfairly
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