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8 ways to support workplace whistleblowing in 2024
To foster an ethical workplace, whistleblower support is vital. Clear policies, employee education, and the right whistleblowing software helps create a secure environment for reporting misconduct. Similarly, prompt investigations, transparent communication, and support programs demonstrate organisational commitment to whistleblower protection.…
Whistleblowing services for enterprise
Why should organisations use external whistleblowing services to manage whistleblowing? Serious wrongdoing – including fraud, harassment, bullying and safety violations – poses a real risk to organisations of all sizes. When workplace wrongdoing goes unchecked, it undermines customer confidence, profitability,…
Whistleblowing at work: solutions for enterprise
In 2022 employers are aware of their obligations to support whistleblowing at work and provide a safe, supportive environment free of fraud, harassment and other serious wrongdoing. The age when whistleblowers could be viewed as an unwelcome interruption to business-as-usual,…
Workplace ethics and the whistleblower in 2022
Surging reports of workplace incivility, employee ambivalence about reporting misconduct and a raft of new international whistleblower legislation, here’s our October round up of the latest developments and research in the world of ethics and compliance… New whistleblower legislation New…
What is a whistleblowing hotline?
Organisations must take all reasonable precautions to safeguard themselves and their employees from abuse, harassment, financial crime, and unethical behaviour. A whistleblowing hotline is a crucial piece of that puzzle. A whistleblowing hotline (aka an ethics helpline, fraud hotline, whistleblowing…
Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022: the expansion of ‘serious wrongdoing’
Samantha Barrett, part of the Commercial Disputes & Employment team at Norris Ward McKinnon takes a look at New Zealand’s newly strengthened Protected Disclosures Act, particularly expanded definitions of ‘serious wrongdoing’. New Zealand was one of the first countries to…
In 30 seconds…your fresh choice under the Protected Disclosures Act 2022
In 30 seconds…your fresh choice under the Protected Disclosures Act 2022 Fear of retaliation is one thing. The ability to walk away, to become morally disengaged or to behave as if willfully blind is another. In 30 seconds you have…
New Whistleblowers Act comes into force in July
New Whistleblowers Act comes into force in July The long-anticipated Protected Disclosures Act 2022 will commence in just a few months, providing greater protections for New Zealand whistleblowers and making the disclosure process easier, says the Government. The Protected Disclosures…
Big changes coming to the Protected Disclosure Act
It’s been a long time coming, but the Government has finally decided to reform New Zealand’s unclear and confusing Protected Disclosures Act, legislation which aims to protect people who raise concerns about possible wrongdoing in the workplace. State Services Minister…
What is a protected disclosure?
The Protected Disclosures Act 2000 is a piece of New Zealand legislation regarding whistleblowing. Simply put, it aims to protect people who raise concerns about possible wrongdoing in the workplace. It also provides redress for employees who are dismissed or…