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Employment law

Whistleblowing

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Whistleblowing is a mechanism for workers or employees to disclose past, present or imminent wrongdoing at work when they believe it is in the public interest to do so. The Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) 1998 protects whistleblowers from detrimental treatment resulting from their disclosure. Firms are legally required to have policies and procedures in place to manage protected disclosures, and should also have protocols to manage reputational risk. 

Written by Alicia Collinson, Jodie Hill, Annabelle Oliver, and Roshni Punja,  this course explains what constitutes a protected or qualifying disclosure. The easy-to-understand chapters use relevant case law to explore the legal complexities involved in ascertaining an individual’s reasonable belief, what is meant by the public interest and where the burden of proof lies. The course also includes up-to-date guidance about non-disclosure clauses in employment law. 

Whether you are new to employment law, seeking a refresher or returning to the profession after a career break, this course offers something for you. 

What this will cover

This course will cover:  

  • the definition and the requirements of protected disclosures, focusing on public interest 
  • protections for whistleblowers under the Employment Rights Act 1996 
  • whistleblower support from regulators like the SRA 
  • employer guidance on managing whistleblowing cases, including legal obligations  
  • reputational risks and strategies to protect employers 

 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:  

  • describe a protected disclosure and the requirements for a disclosure to be protected, with particular consideration for the public interest 
  • understand the protection afforded to whistleblowers under the Employment Rights Act 1996 
  • consider how regulators such as the SRA support whistleblowers 
  • provide guidance for an employer on how to manage a whistleblowing matter, including advising on their obligations and compliance requirements 
  • consider reputational risks arising from whistleblowing and how to protect employers from such damage
How you will learn

Course format 

This online course consists of the following elements: 

  • an interactive course presentation, with a variety of knowledge checks spaced throughout to test understanding of the material as the learner progresses 
  • an end-of-course assessment consisting of 10 questions 

Our courses conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1. However, some members may require an alternative version for accessibility purposes. This is available upon request via our contact us form. 

Assessment 

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a pass mark of 70%. 

The knowledge checks included in the course presentation are intended to aid your understanding of the content and offer the opportunity to apply your knowledge. They do not form part of the assessment.

No. of items Discount
11 – 19 15%
20 – 29 20%
30 – 39 25%
40 + 30%
£57.89 ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Bitesize
Level
Intermediate
Who is this for?
Junior lawyers
Small firms lawyers
Solicitors
Course length
30 Minutes
Assessment type
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
SRA Competence
A2
A3
A4
A5

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