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I know something illegal happened at work, how can I report it without risking my job?

Profile: Jamiea8668
Jamiea8668 on Oct 18, 2014
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go to a trade union and ask for it to be kept anonymous ,you can find a trade union online easily...
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Profile: braverysachoice
braverysachoice on Oct 22, 2014
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you might want to talk to someone who could have been in the same situation or a relative or close friend. if he problem continues then you could press charges or something idk
Profile: Kathlyng90
Kathlyng90 on Oct 24, 2014
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Human Resources usually does reporting of this type of thing anonymously. If you contact that department they can tell you if your report will be anonymous before you make the report, and you can base your decision on that; however, if something was done illegally, do not keep angry co-workers from you reporting it.
Profile: LovingPhantom
LovingPhantom on Dec 8, 2015
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You can always make an anonymous call or tip to the police without giving any information about yourself. However, I think you should start looking for another job, because if they are caught then you can get harmed in the process.
Profile: alsem
alsem on Jan 12, 2016
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Speak to your supervisor or the person above them, or better still go to HR and fill in a confidential agreement and you should stay safe
Profile: Greatlistener87
Greatlistener87 on Apr 12, 2016
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You have to report it to some1 u think u can trust and would not throw u out of the bus. If the illegal thing done is something that involves to the police. Then tell your leader 1st to keep him aware and then inform the police.
Profile: ItsTheSheppy
ItsTheSheppy on Jun 20, 2016
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Almost all reputable companies have an anonymous employee hotline for folks to call to report wrongdoing. It is in fact against the law for a company to out a whistleblower and leave them open to reprisal. The hotline is almost always managed by the human resources department. Assuming the company is small, and depending on the severity, your options vary from being brave and notifying your supervisor (being honest and forthright is usually the best way to go), all the way to calling the police. Losing a job is bad. Being found complicit in a crime is much, much worse.
Profile: KristenHR
KristenHR on Jul 4, 2016
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Many positions have a report line that is confidential. I would look into seeing if this is available at your company. Some positions are reviewed by the state governing agency, in which you can make anonymous reports to some as well.
Profile: BeyondThis
BeyondThis on Apr 28, 2020
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This is an extremely challenging situation to be in. Look into programs at work to report things anonymously. Many companies have these kinds of programs. However, if your work doesn't have these programs look into reporting it to the police. Law enforcement can often take anonymous tips as well as allow you to report things without your name tied to this. WHile you should also look into legal situations most companies can not fire you for reporting something that is going on illegaly within the company. Be careful but make sure you do the right thing and are keeping the public safe.
Profile: Fergie12299
Fergie12299 on Jan 18, 2021
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Making an anonymous phone call would work. Your identity would remain hidden and the issue will be addressed. If making an anonymous phone call be sure not to use your own phone and if so that your number/id is blocked. If a phone call is not what you would like to do then telling someone that you do not work with and have them report it on your behalf can also work just as well. If something happened that was illegal then reporting it should not by law warrant you to lose your job, it could also be against the law for you not to report a crime.
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