| Description |
Since the 1990s, many public law jurisdictions around the world have enacted, or are committed to enacting, legislation to protect public interest whistleblowers. Whistleblower protection legislation has also been passed in the areas of corporate law, workplace relations law, consumer law and financial regulation. This article provides an analysis of this legislation, and identifies several emerging issues for consideration. We identify a strong case for greater consistency in the legal thresholds and operational requirements imposed by whistleblower protection legislation, and make recommendations for common tests and processes covering both the public and private sectors. In large part, the prospect for accelerating the transition towards more effective, less ‘symbolic’ regimes depends on a clearer consensus regarding the public importance of employee disclosures and the organisational advantages of open, proactive approaches to disclosure management. (Description from Source) |