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Employment United Kingdom For businesses

Whistleblowing & Protected Disclosures Compliance Check

Check your whistleblowing policy and handling process meets the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and Employment Rights Act 1996 — reporting routes, protection from detriment and record keeping.

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Did you know? The numbers behind this check.

  • UncappedCompensation cap for whistleblowing dismissal or detriment
  • NoneService needed to claim automatic unfair dismissal for whistleblowing
  • PIDA 1998 / ERA 1996 Part IVAGoverning legislation
  • Workers, not just employeesWho is protected

Why this matters.

Workers who raise concerns about wrongdoing are protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, which inserted Part IVA into the Employment Rights Act 1996. A worker who makes a protected disclosure cannot lawfully be subjected to detriment, and a dismissal because of whistleblowing is automatically unfair with no qualifying service period. Compensation for whistleblowing detriment and dismissal is uncapped, which makes it one of the costliest employment tribunal risks for a small business.

There is no legal requirement for most private employers to have a whistleblowing policy, but the tribunal will look closely at how you handled a concern, and regulated firms have additional duties under FCA and PRA rules. The Employment Rights Act 2025 also adds sexual harassment to the list of matters that can be a protected disclosure. A clear policy, a trusted reporting route and good records show you took a concern seriously and protect you if a claim is made.

Have these to hand.

  • Your whistleblowing or speaking-up policy, if you have one
  • Details of who currently receives and investigates concerns raised by staff
  • Any records of concerns raised in the last 12 months and how they were handled
  • Staff handbook or induction materials that mention raising concerns

What you’ll get.

  • 1A score out of 100Where you stand today, at a glance.
  • 2Findings ranked by riskWhat could cost you, highest risk first.
  • 3A plan with timeframesWhat to fix first and by when.

Use this free tool to check whether your whistleblowing arrangements meet UK law and protect your workers and your business. Get a personalised action plan in minutes.

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General guidance only, not legal advice. Consult a qualified solicitor or adviser in your jurisdiction for specific issues.