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MPs back stronger protections for UK whistleblowers

MPs back the introduction in the UK of US-style whistleblowing rules, including greater protection and the introduction of financial incentives to encourage employees who witness wrongdoing to come forward. 15 May 2013

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Whistleblowing charity seeks evidence on effectiveness of current law

The national whistleblowing charity has begun a public consultation exercise to help it establish whether the current law and legal protections are fit for purpose. 15 Apr 2013

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Out-Law Guides

Restrictive covenants in employment contracts

This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in June 2011. Every business has information that it considers both integral and invaluable to its success. Restricting the use of this informatio...
Contracts of employment - the rules

This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in June 2011. The contract of employment is the agreement between employer and employee which governs the relationship between both parties. It ne...

Whistleblowers to be protected from harassment by co-workers

Whistleblowing rules will be strengthened to protect workers who publicly disclose bad behaviour by bosses from bullying and harassment by co-workers, the Government has announced. 26 Feb 2013

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Disclosures made after employment ends can be protected under whistleblowing rules says tribunal

Employees who 'blow the whistle' on bad behaviour by bosses can still take advantage of legal protections even after the employment relationship has ended, a tribunal has ruled. 25 Feb 2013

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Birmingham council workers' ruling is significant for others making equal pay claims, says expert 25 Oct 2012
70% of workers would take corporate data when leaving a company 22 Nov 2010
Most smartphone users breach employers’ security, says survey 28 Oct 2010
Customer data most popular stolen item for departing workers, claims industry survey 19 Aug 2010
Four in 10 workers have stolen corporate data, says survey 23 Nov 2009
Springboard injunction can stop mass defection of staff, rules High Court 25 Aug 2008

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