Whistleblowing
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| 1 | Whistleblowing: a quick guide A quick guide to the law on whistleblowing in employment, why it is important, and key strategies for employers and workers. This is one of a series of quick guides: see Quick guides. | Practice note: overview | Maintained |
| 2 | Corporate whistleblowing hotlines and EU data protection ... A note which describes the data protection and employment issues that arise when European companies listed at US stock exchanges set up corporate compliance (whistleblowing) hotlines in order to fulfil obligations under section 301(4) of the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002. The note also discusses recent regulatory developments in the EU relating to whistleblowing hotlines, and suggests compliance strategies to ensure that hotlines comply with EU data protection laws. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 3 | Effective whistleblowing policies A practice note on the issues for employers considering implementing or revising a whistleblowing policy. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 4 | Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013: employment law ... A note on the implications of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 for employment lawyers. The note sets out and provides commentary on the provisions under the Act, as well as the dates when those provisions are due to come into force. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 5 | Preventing and investigating internal fraud This note provides an analysis of common frauds and a high-level guide to conducting an internal investigation, covering key issues such as: How to handle an internal investigation. Dealing with internal communication issues. Briefing external parties (for example, regulators). | Practice notes | 01-Jun-2012 |
| 6 | Whistleblower protection A note outlining the protection given to whistleblowers at work in Great Britain, including the elements that make up a protected disclosure, issues of causation and burden of proof, and practical tips for bringing and defending claims. For a strategic approach to minimising the problems associated with whistleblowing in the workplace, see Practice note, Effective whistleblowing policies. | Practice notes | Maintained |