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Protected Disclosures Act, 2000 (Act No. 26 of 2000)

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Practical Guidelines for Employees

Part I

4. Against what am I protected?

 

The Act prohibits an employer from subjecting an employee to what is called an "occupational detriment". An occupational detriment occurs when an employee is—

* subjected to any disciplinary action;
* dismissed, suspended, demoted, harassed or intimidated;
* transferred against his or her will;
* refused transfer or promotion;
* subjected to a term or condition of employment or retirement which is altered or kept altered to his or her disadvantage;
* refused a reference, or is provided with an adverse reference;
* denied appointment to any employment, profession or office;
* threatened with any of the actions referred to above;
* in any other manner adversely affected in respect of his or her employment, profession or office, including employment opportunities and work security,

as a direct or indirect result of having made a protected disclosure.