Sexual harassment reporting protection
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Whistleblowing and sexual harassment
Whistleblowing is when a worker discloses wrongdoing by their employer.
Workers who do this are protected by the law from unfair dismissals or other kinds of detriment, but only if:
- They follow certain rules when disclosing the information.
- The disclosure is about one or more of the following matters (that's either happening now, took place in the past, or is likely to happen in the future):
- A criminal offence
- The failure to comply with a legal obligation
- A miscarriage of justice
- A danger to the health or safety of any individual
- A danger to the environment
- Deliberate covering up of information tending to show any of the above 5 matters
Since 6 April 2026, this list includes any disclosure of sexual harassment that has occurred, is occurring or is likely to occur.
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