She Reported a Safety Risk. Then Drove 800 Miles to a Meeting Her Boss Skipped. She Won £149,000.

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 by Tom Street

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Opinion & Commentary 5 June 2026 • By Tom Street, Solicitor Disclaimer: This article contains Tom Street’s personal opinion and commentary on a reported employment tribunal decision. It is not legal advice for your specific circumstances. For advice on your individual situation, please contact us directly. Tom Street is a solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 566718). Key Facts Beth Littlewood, a former canoe polo champion and …

Why are UK Employees more likely to Whistleblow?

May 9, 2019May 2, 2019 by

In a survey carried out by the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE) employees were asked a series of questions which revealed that whilst UK employees were found to be more lenient in their approach to questionable workplace behaviour or attitudes compared to the European average; however, they were more likely to blow the whistle if they are aware of any form of misconduct or questionable behaviour occurring in the workplace. …

Defamation Complaint Does Not Qualify for Whistleblowing Disclosure

May 3, 2019April 15, 2019 by

Since June 2013 the requirement has been for any potential whistleblowers to make their disclosure of information. This has been issued in public interest yet it is not a concept defined in a statute. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has given some guidance which may be helpful in narrowing down the scope of concept. The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that an employee, Mr Ibrahim, who alleged he was being …

Whistleblowing for Employees in the United Kingdom – Infographic

May 22, 2019March 21, 2019 by

Is there really a difference between a whistleblower and a snitch? The line separating the two seems to get blurry as the days go by. While a snitch probably discloses information to save/ protect himself from repercussion, a whistleblower does so for the greater good. It is sad thing today that a negative connotation is linked to the word ‘whistleblower’. Whistleblowers see wrong and speak up immediately. Surely this should …

Greater Protection for Whistleblowers

June 14, 2019February 28, 2019 by

In 1988 the employee rights act was amended offering greater protection in the UK for whistleblowers against discrimination by their employers. The freedom provided by the law for whistleblowers ensures that illegal and wrong activities are spotted and dealt with. What is whistleblowing? Whistleblowing is the act of reporting or disclosing wrongdoings to the appropriate authorities. In this instance, whistleblowing refers to an instance where an employee report wrong or …

Whistleblowing: What is the Liability of Individuals

March 26, 2019October 20, 2018 by

Can an individual be liable for dismissal on the grounds of whistleblowing along with the employer? Apparently, yes! A recent case in the court, Alexander Osipov was dismissed on the grounds of making protected disclosures. This was done by the recommendation of two directors Mr Timis and Mr. Sage. An appeal was made that he had been unfairly dismissed as per the Employment Rights Act. The employer in this case …

Whistleblower Protection

May 18, 2018March 21, 2018 by

Image Source The act of disclosing protected information is commonly known as ‘blowing the whistle’. The individual responsible for bringing the information is known as ‘whistleblower.’ If you inform your employer about any malpractice at work, then the law protects you from any detriments including dismissal. Moreover, if you suffer a detriment or dismissal from work due to whistleblowing, you can …

Whistle-Blowing Claims: What is meant by “in the public interest?”

September 17, 2019October 6, 2017 by

As of 2013 (the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013) Claimants in whistle-blowing claims have to establish that the public interest disclosure that they rely upon was made “in the public interest”. A recent Court of Appeal decision, Chesterton Global Limited & Another v Nurmohamed & Another [2007 EWCA Civ 979] has provided some additional insights as to what “in the public interest” means. In this case, there was some debate …