Purpose
Kickass Online Ltd ("KO") is committed to the highest standards of openness, integrity, and accountability. This policy provides a mechanism for employees to raise concerns about wrongdoing in confidence, and confirms that KO will not retaliate against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.
What is Whistleblowing?
Whistleblowing (or making a 'protected disclosure') is the reporting of suspected wrongdoing or dangers in the workplace, including: criminal activity; breach of a legal obligation; miscarriage of justice; danger to health and safety; damage to the environment; or deliberate cover-up of any of the above. A concern must be raised in the public interest (not solely a personal grievance, which should be dealt with via the Grievance Procedure).
Legal Protections
Under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, workers who make a qualifying disclosure are protected from dismissal, detriment, or victimisation. KO will not tolerate any retaliation against an employee who raises a concern in good faith.
How to Raise a Concern
- In the first instance, concerns should be raised with your line manager.
- If the concern relates to your line manager, or you feel unable to raise it with them, contact a Director directly at pazbi@kickassonline.com.
- Concerns may be raised anonymously, though this may limit the ability to investigate fully.
- External reporting to a prescribed regulator (e.g. the FCA, HMRC, or the Health and Safety Executive) is also protected under PIDA.
Confidentiality
All concerns raised under this policy will be treated in confidence. The identity of the discloser will be protected to the extent possible, having regard to the need to investigate.
Unfounded Concerns
If an investigation establishes that a concern was raised maliciously or without reasonable grounds, disciplinary action may be considered.
Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed annually.
Last reviewed: May 2026.