Katie (not her real name) was a manager in a food manufacturing factory. She had a number of health and safety practice concerns around COVID-19. While Katie’s employer had some safety measures in place, she was concerned that the factory had not been effectively cleaned and decontaminated, and several employees had tested positive for COVID-19 and were off work. No senior personnel were on-site for Katie to raise her concerns with. As a result of her concerns and the stress they placed upon her, Katie left work and seek your advice. She wanted to report about lack of responsibility on the part of her previous employer that may cause the spread of Covid-19 at the factory. Advise Katie according to whistleblowing policy.

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Katie (not her real name) was a manager in a food manufacturing factory. She had a number of health and safety practice concerns around COVID-19. While Katie’s employer had some safety measures in place, she was concerned that the factory had not been effectively cleaned and decontaminated, and several employees had tested positive for COVID-19 and were off work. No senior personnel were on-site for Katie to raise her concerns with. As a result of her concerns and the stress they placed upon her, Katie left work and seek your advice. She wanted to report about lack of responsibility on the part of her previous employer that may cause the spread of Covid-19 at the factory.

Advise Katie according to whistleblowing policy.

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