Whistle blowing - does it ever work?
I was working for a South African boss in one of my previous companies and the guy was harassing a women and used to make comments to folks based on their national origin and race. I reported it to his boss - was my previous boss too. After a month, I was laid off for reporting this abuse even though I was rated highest in my previous appraisals. Who else feels that whistle blowing comes at great personal risk?
Absolutely never whistleblow your direct manager unless you’re guaranteed anonymity or they’re breaking the law
Whistleblowers are protected. Not sure what you are talking about.
Just look at Julian Assange #protection 🤙
Yes
Got any whistles to blow on F5?
Do you?
I don't think so--not illegal happenings. Just gossip. DM me if you want to trade stories.
You should talk to HR not the persons boss. Also helpful to have it documented
HR isn't your friend either. HR is there to protect the company and if they see you as a greater threat than the guy who's misbehaving then you're going to be the one to go.
Asking strangers on Blind won’t help
It only fails at shitty companies. If the company has a stated policy of non-retaliation (it is unlawful in most places), then the retaliation litigation settlement can make up for the mistreatment.
Only problem is how to prove all this.
Pattern and practice, like anything else in employment law.
Did it happen in the US? Write somewhere in big letters: "HR IS NOT YOUR FRIEND". They exist to protect the company. If it starts concerning you, contact lawyer outside the company, quietly collect the evidence and file discrimination lawsuit.
Yes, in US.
If they have a hotline, that is a true whistle blower hotline, it’s anonymous 100%. That’s how they are set up. But the key would be to provide enough details that helps them solve and investigate without leading them to you. If it’s a public company, they have to provide a resolution report and proof of investigation to BOD as well. But, if you go to HR, they know it’s you. Retaliation is something you can tell them you are concerned about before you disclose anything and you can tell them you want that documented. Either way, you can cover yourself.
If you were laid off for reporting harassment, that is improper termination and you can sue the company. Why did the company say they laid you off?
aka, retaliation is a more general term.