If you believe your employer is acting illegally you may have a potential whistle-blowing claim. These apply where you “blow the whistle” about the illegal activity and, as a result, are afforded protection.

That protection comes in two forms; detrimental treatment and/or dismissal. This means that if, after blowing the whistle, you are either subjected to detrimental treatment and/or are dismissed, you will be able to pursue a claim.

However, the claim will be complex and often fail because employees fail to make a valid disclosure. When blowing the whistle, the disclosure needs to meet certain standards, so knowing what these are and ensuring your disclosure does not fail at the first hurdle is key.

You want expert employment solicitors who are familiar with the law and who know how best to structure and pursue such claims.

Your employer may have a whistle-blowing policy, which requires you to raise your concerns internally rather than to any external body, and this should be respected.  

If you are concerned about your employer’s activity and whether you may need to blow the whistle, or if you have already blown the whistle, please contact one of our expert employment solicitors for specific advice to ensure you are protected.