At Chambers' recent Employment Law Conference, Trinity's Richard Stubbs delivered a session entitled:
‘Whistleblowing: Who is Protected?’
Richard’s talk examines the scope of whistleblowing protection and the evolving question of who qualifies for protection under the Employment Rights Act 1996. The session gives an overview of the current framework introduced by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and considers how recent case law has broadened the scope of “limb (b)” workers under section 230 ERA, showing protection can extend beyond the categories suggested in government guidance and highlighting ongoing uncertainty about where the legal boundary is drawn.
Topics covered include:
- Current statutory requirements for making a protected disclosure
- Who qualifies for protection and the scope of “worker” status
- Recent case law on limb (b) workers
- Possible future developments, including the Office of the Whistleblower Bill
There is a handout that accompanies the session. If you do not have a copy and would like one, please email lisa@trinitychambers.co.uk.
This recorded seminar and its accompanying notes are made available for educational and information purposes only. The views expressed in it are those of the speaker. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The speaker and Trinity Chambers accept no responsibility for the continuing accuracy of the contents. Contact Trinity Chambers if you have a specific legal query.