Public Interest for Whistleblowing Case on Breach of Contract

As of  25 June 2013 , under S.43B (1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996, public interest disclosures had to be “in the public interest” to qualify for protection. In Parkins v Sodexho Ltd the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s (EAT) ruling was reversed due to the ‘in the public
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Landmark whistleblowing case contemplates “public interest” test

  Chesterton Global Ltd (t/a Chesterton Humberts) and another v Nurmohamed, case was heard by the Court of Appeal. The case holds great importance for future whistleblowing cases. The appeal was heard in the Royal Courts of Justice on 8 June. In case of terms in considering when
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FCA Data Shows Whistleblowing Claims Drop Again

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Stats from the FCA reveal the number of employees making whistleblowing claims across the financial industry has fallen for a second year.
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Whistleblower Wins 13 Year Legal Battle Against HSBC

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After thirteen years a whistleblower has finally won his case against HSBC, which will see the banking giant have to pay out £4m.
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Should Whistleblowers Be Rewarded Financially?

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The controversial American scheme of encouraging whistleblowing via payment is now prevalent in the UK. Should it be made official policy?
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