UKEmployment & HR
Whistleblowing Policy
Policy protecting staff who report wrongdoing in good faith.
What this document covers
The Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 protects employees who raise genuine concerns about wrongdoing. Having a whistleblowing policy encourages staff to report issues internally first and demonstrates good governance. In restaurants, this could cover food safety violations, tax evasion, or health and safety failures.
Key sections included
- What is whistleblowing
- What to report
- How to report
- Investigation process
- Protection from retaliation
- External reporting routes
Frequently asked questions
Is a whistleblowing policy legally required?
Not for most private businesses, but it's strongly recommended. Without one, staff may go directly to external bodies rather than giving you the chance to fix issues first.
Document details
- Legal basis
- Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998
- Enforced by
- Employment Tribunal
- Penalty for absence
- No penalty for not having a policy, but dismissing or penalising a whistleblower can result in uncapped compensation at tribunal.
- Category
- Employment & HR
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