Do I need two years of service to bring a whistleblowing claim?

No. There is no qualifying service period for detriment or automatic unfair dismissal linked to a protected disclosure.

Can I go to a regulator?

Yes, and disclosures to prescribed regulators can be protected. There are conditions attached, which is why it is worth taking advice before making a wider external disclosure.

What compensation is available?

Compensation for whistleblowing dismissal is uncapped, and injury to feelings can be awarded for detriment. Valuing the claim properly matters, especially when any settlement is being discussed.

Whistleblowing at Work: Protection from Detriment and Dismissal

Whistleblowing in the UK is governed by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998. A qualifying protected disclosure gives you protection from detriment and from dismissal linked to the disclosure, with no minimum length of service required.