Whistleblowing?
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Changes to PIDA<br />
Public interest test replaces good faith test for a disclosure to<br />
be “protected” under PIDA<br />
Good faith only relevant to compensation when a claim is won<br />
(the tribunal may deduct up to 25% of the compensation if<br />
found the claimant made the disclosure in bad faith)<br />
Liability for co-workers who victimise whistleblowers.<br />
• Employers can be held vicariously liable for these employees.<br />
• Reasonable steps defence for employers.<br />
MPs are now prescribed persons under PIDA (i.e. same legal<br />
tests for disclosure to a regulator)<br />
©PCaW 2014 - 00 44 20 7404 6609<br />
©PCaW 2014 - 00 44 20 7404 6609
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