The perils and challenges of the whistle-blower
By Opinion
By Shabodien Roomanay
Whistle-blowers are a rare breed. Often the accusation of being disloyal to the employer keeps potential champions from exposing wrongdoing, It impedes them from telling the truth, being ethical and civil minded.
The consequences of being excluded, threatened with legal action, dragged through the courts, demoted, victimised and prevented from finding alternate employment is a huge challenge most cannot deal with.
No less than 90% of whistle-blowers report all of these.
A “witness protection programme” causes further isolation and marginalisation. In most cases, whistle-blowers report not having the resources to fight the “charges” levelled against them.