Whistleblowing

Whistleblowing

Definition

Whistleblowing is when an individual knows, or suspects, that there is some wrongdoing occurring within the organisation and alerts the employer or the relevant authority accordingly.

Actions to be taken by the individual

If you believe or suspect that some wrongdoing is occurring within RedCompass Labs, you should raise the matter immediately with HR. If the issue relates to your Manager, the issue should be escalated to HR.

Possible situations

Although this list is not exhaustive, examples of situations in which it might be appropriate for an employee to report a wrongdoing include:

• a breach, or potential breach, of health and safety legislation
• financial irregularities
• harassment of a colleague, client or other individual
• damage to the environment
• the committing of a criminal offence
• an act of bribery
• deliberate concealment of any of the above
• activities that are damaging to the reputation of RedCompass Labs

Action to be taken by management

HR will take immediate action to investigate the situation. In doing so, they will take every possible step to maintain the anonymity of the person who has made the allegation of wrongdoing.

The employee who has raised the issue will be kept informed of any investigation that is taking place and be informed of the outcome. It might not always be appropriate to tell the person of the detail of any action that is taken, but they will be informed if action has or is to be taken.

Alerting outside bodies to potential wrongdoing

An employee must always speak to HR or their Line Manager in the first instance about a potential wrongdoing. If they are not satisfied with the response, they are entitled to contact a relevant external body to express their concerns. In doing so they should:

• have a reasonable belief that the allegation is based on correct facts
• make the disclosure to a relevant body
• have a reasonable belief it is in the public interest to make the disclosure

A “relevant body” is likely to be a regulatory body (e.g. the Health and Safety Executive, or the Financial Conduct Authority).

Contacting the media

The media is not a relevant external body. Employees must not contact the media with allegations about RedCompass Labs.

Protection against detriment

A protection against detriment refers to the legal safeguards and remedies available to employees who face negative treatment, such as dismissal, demotion, or harassment, as a result of asserting their rights or engaging in certain activities. Please refer to the labour law and act in your country.

If the incident relates to RedCompass Labs Poland, see below.

Last updated: 12 Nov 2024