The official name for whistleblowing is ‘making a disclosure in the public interest’. If there is some form of wrongdoing in the workplace, it can be reported and the person’s employment rights are protected and they cannot be victimised by their employer.

Whistleblowers are protected for public interest, to encourage people to speak out if they find malpractice in an organisation or workplace.

Malpractice could be improper, illegal or negligent behaviour by anyone in the workplace.