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What is the meaning of whistleblowing?

A whistleblower is someone who works for a company and reports wrongdoing. This wrongdoing must be in the public interest and could be something you have witnessed or learned about at work, but doesn not always have to be. By coming forward as a whistleblower, you are helping to protect the public interest, which can have great benefit for all of us.

What is a whistleblower example?

Whistleblowing is the act of reporting wrongdoing in the public interest believed to be illegal, unethical, or immoral. Examples of whistleblowing can include criminal activity like theft or behaviour considered racist, sexist, or homophobic in the workplace. By speaking up against these wrongdoings, whistleblowers can help protect the public and ensure justice is served.

Is whistleblowing legal or illegal?

It shall be unlawful for any Employer, Superior, Supervisor or Head of Agency to retaliate or perform such acts which can be deemed as “Retaliatory Acts” as defined in this code against an employee / whistle blower.