Employers should have clear whistleblower policies that encourage staff to air concerns safely and anonymously, but not offer rewards or compensation in return, says McDonald Murholme employment lawyer Bianca Mazzarella.
Having a formal policy to govern what happens when an employee blows the whistle on alleged wrongdoing can deter misconduct and reduce the risk of bad press, according to law firm DLA Piper.
General protections claims are the fastest-growing category of applications in the Fair Work Commission, with reforms now underway to stem the tide. This webinar will discuss important developments in both procedural issues and case law.
