Model whistleblowing policies launched

Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom's Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 protects whistleblowing employees. Public Concern at Work, a leading organization in the field, states that employers with good whistleblowing policies face fewer claims. That organization and the Local Government Management Board have also released model whistleblowing policies. The act gives workers a new right not to face discrimination or dismissal if they blow the whistle on their employers in certain circumstances. It encourages employees to raise matters internally.

Prevention

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The progress of best value in Brighton and Hove Council

Article Abstract:

The United Kingdom started a pilot program on providing best value in local government on 4-1-98, and best value further developed in 1998 with the publication of a government consultation paper and a White Paper with more detail. The pilot program is due to last two years, and those taking place in Brighton and Hove Council are detailed. How the pilot process started, how staff and unions have been involved in the best value bodies and the wider implications for staffing in both pilots are covered.

Planning, Local government

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Employee whistleblowing at Lewisham Social Services

Article Abstract:

The Social Services Department at Lewisham, a London Borough, has established a whistleblowing procedure to enable employees to express concerns about malpractice. The chief aim of the program is to ensure that the users of the social services are not exploited in any way. The procedure spells out specifics about issues such as quality of service, employee relations and confidentiality. The Department consulted with Public Concern at Work about the procedure.

Analysis, Management, Complaints (Administrative procedure)

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