Ombudsperson eLearning

Speaking up Safely

Speaking Up Safely

SPEAKING UP SAFELY

This course covers the protections that the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) provides current and former BC public sector employees who witness or know of serious wrongdoing occurring in their workplace, and outlines the various options available for reporting wrongdoing.

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Course Info

This eLearning course provides an overview of the Act, the protections it provides, and how to use it.

Upon completion of this course, you will:

  • be able to identify serious wrongdoing, according to PIDA, within your workplace
  • know who you can seek advice from on issues relating to PIDA
  • know how to report wrongdoing and reprisal complaints
  • understand the reprisal and confidentiality protections provided under PIDA
  • understand the role of the Ombudsperson and the choice you have when it comes to disclosing serious wrongdoing

This course is intended for current and former BC public service employees who are currently covered or will be covered under the Act, and will take about an hour to complete.

At the end of this course you will be able to download a certificate of completion.