WHAT TO DO WHEN CONFRONTED WITH WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGATIONS?
DO’s: WHAT TO DO WHEN CONFRONTED WITH WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGATIONS? DO’s Learn UC Policy and reporting channels Recognize and be alert to informal communications of allegations (protected disclosures) Notify as appropriate: Locally Designated Official Internal Audit Human Resources Campus police in cases of theft or breach of physical security WHAT TO DO WHEN CONFRONTED WITH WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGATIONS? DO’s: WHAT TO DO WHEN CONFRONTED WITH WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGATIONS? DO’s Notify senior management as appropriate Contact Internal Audit and Human Resources before taking any personnel action Think about but don’t act on first steps Act with speed Hold the matter confidential WHAT TO DO WHEN CONFRONTED WITH WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGATIONS? DON’T’S: Dismiss the matter out of hand Launch your own investigation Confront the accused or otherwise tip them off Disclose the matter to any unnecessary parties Try to settle or resolve the matter yourself WHAT TO DO WHEN CONFRONTED WITH WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGATIONS
