UK Recruitment Glossary
Whistleblowing
In recruiter context
Whistleblowers are legally protected from dismissal or detriment if they make a 'protected disclosure' — usually internal first, escalating to external regulator (FCA, HSE, etc.) if internal channels fail. Protections apply from day one (no qualifying period). Successful whistleblowing claims can result in unlimited compensation. The catch: protections only apply to disclosures genuinely in the public interest, not personal grievances. Many UK financial services firms have explicit whistleblowing policies and dedicated reporting channels. Compromise agreements can't gag whistleblowers — clauses attempting to do so are unenforceable.
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