Disclosure of Wrongdoing

The Government of Nova Scotia has developed regulations and policy to outline a clear process for employees to report any wrongdoing they might encounter in their workplace. It is important that we encourage a work environment where employees feel safe to report any wrongdoing they may encounter and that they do so without fear of reprisal.

As public servants we all share a commitment to the wise and ethical use of the resources entrusted to us. Through the formal disclosure process employees are provided with the choice of raising their concerns with their immediate supervisor, their Deputy Minister, and/or the Office of the Ombudsman.

Introduction

The Civil Service Disclosure of Wrongdoing Regulations became effective September 16, 2004, and were developed under the Civil Service Act. These regulations are applicable to all civil servants.

The Disclosure of Wrongdoing Policy Portable Document Format (PDF) became effective September 17, 2004, and expands the application of the regulations to include adult correction workers, highway workers and other direct employees of government including casual and contract workers.

The Regulations and Policy expand upon provisions already in place under various pieces of legislation and collective agreements, and do not prohibit an employee from reporting wrongdoing under any other procedure established under any legislation, regulation, or collective agreement.

For further information, or questions about the Disclosure of Wrongdoing Policy, please email PSC-disclosure-info@gov.ns.ca.

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