On 8 February 2023, Doughty Street Chambers will be hosting an event entitled “Climate, Whistleblowing and Work”. The event will be of interest to workers and trade unionists who want to improve their understanding of the protections in place for those who take climate-related action, and to employers who wish to take genuine and robust measures to support their employees and green their workplaces. Our keynote address will be given by Desiree Fixler, a whistleblower who shone a light on the greenwashing practices of DWS. She will be followed by a panel discussion involving Paul Dowling, a partner in the international department at Leigh Day, Sybille Raphael, legal director at Protect and Declan Owens, CEO of Ecojustice Legal Action Centre and Ecojustice Ireland. The event will be chaired by Margherita Cornaglia and Finnian Clarke.
Amongst the multitude of fascinating and urgent topics that will be covered by our speakers, here are three things in particular to look out for.
(1) What are the protections in place for climate whistleblowers and the trade unions supporting them?
Our expert panel will give a helpful toolkit for workers and unions who are considering raising their heads above the parapet and taking disclosures either to their employers or into the public sphere. In particular, our panelists will share their thoughts on the legal protections afforded under the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Equality Act 2010, as well as in areas not traditionally considered...
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