i have been threatened with gross misconduct for submitting a whistleblowing document but was advised by acas that this was a protected disclosure??? does anyone know please
2007-06-24 11:19:42 · 10 answers · asked by darcy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The first response for management is to attack the whistleblower's integrity or reasons for bringing this forward. It should not be this way, but it is. I admire your stepping forward. Unfortunately, society does not think much of whistleblowers. If you can think of a way to bring this to light, without jeapordizing yourself - please do so. You should be a hero, but our society is sick.
2007-06-24 11:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Trader 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would need to know the details and circumstances but I don't understand how you can be "threatened" with gross misconduct as you either have committed gross misconduct or you haven't
I think the person who threatened this does not understand the law of contract. I am not sure that ACAS are the people for this sort of problem and I would find yourself an experienced employment lawyer. If you have a law centre go see them they usually have employment specialists and sometimes the CAB do.
2007-06-24 18:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't be sacked for it, providing you weren't whistleblowing maliciously, and there was no other channels you could have gone to..... ACAS would have given you the right information - tell them you have been threatened with gross misconduct, as they will help you handle it.
2007-06-24 18:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by Smiler 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what ACAS is....
There are whistleblower acts that protects individuals who bring wrongdoing forward. However the wrongdoing has to be SIGNFICANT (like filing false papework with the govt) and just general "I'm telling you my boss is a mean so and so" is not significant wrongdoing. Usually it has to involve a company representative knowingly lying and/or cheating the fedl govt in some way for financial gain.
2007-06-24 18:24:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can be fired! Then you might be able to sue and win years later but who knows. Plus most companies will never ever want you again. I know I wouldn't want to hire someone who wanted to stick their nose in upper management's business. Every now and then whistleblowing helps but most of the time it just hurts the company and your fellow employees. Most whistleblowers are wrong even when they are right.
2007-06-24 18:24:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about this - ACAS do have a website. However, if they have advised you that you are protected then that should be the case. Why not contact the equal opportunities commission (EOC) they may be able to help too. Be prepared for a bumpy ride, make notes and keep strong. If this goes any further - check out your home insurance, you may be covered for legal fees if you need it.
2007-06-24 18:24:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I am concerned, you are protected as a whistleblower... but check with your HR office to make sure
2007-06-24 18:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by Jen C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most whistleblowers are never heard of, because they can get you, and make it look like its your fault. So tread softly cuz just because its right and just, doesn't mean they won't come after you. And always remember sh*t rolls downhill, so if your blowing on one of your superiors... be careful. They can cover their tracks, and destroy evidence.
2007-06-24 18:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by I. M. D. Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your profession, there are usually other options to take before you even have to (or feel the need to) "blow the whistle." What exactly do you do?
2007-06-24 18:25:58 · answer #9 · answered by mica287 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is and no you can't. Check out the EEOC link below.
2007-06-24 18:28:30 · answer #10 · answered by Faye Prudence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋