22048 Whistleblowing Policy

About this publication

This document is South Tyneside Works' Whistleblowing policy. 

Employees will often be the first to notice if there is something seriously wrong within their workplace. Sometimes it may seem difficult to speak up because of feelings of disloyalty, or because of a fear of harassment or victimisation.

We expect the highest standards of behaviour and all South Tyneside Works' employees have a responsibility to voice any concerns they have by following the appropriate channels. This also extends to supply chain partners where the concern is in relation to a direct contract with South Tyneside Works.

This Whistleblowing procedure is independent and confidential and can be conducted anonymously. It allows employees to bring to the attention of those who can make a difference any practice which they believe or suspect:

• is unlawful
• is a serious breach of the council's policies, procedures and rules (for example, the Contract Procedure Rules)
• falls substantially below established standards of practice
• amounts to improper conduct

Publishing information

From: Skills Team

Published: 20 September 2022

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