Are Workers in Idaho Willing to Risk Their Jobs and be a Whistleblower?

Work is a part of life. Some enjoy their jobs, while many dread it. As nice as it would be to sit at home or travel, sadly we must work to be able to afford our homes and the trips we go on. Depending on who you work with can depend on how much you enjoy your jobs, as well as what you do. Some jobs drain people physically, some emotionally, and some are relaxing and easy. From time to time, issues will come up at work, and it can be a dilemma on what to report to management and what to let slide. If there was a major issue at work though, and being a whistleblower would put your job at risk, would you risk it, or keep the information to yourself?

Idaho Is Not Prepared to Risk Their Jobs

A recent survey was taken by federal-lawyer.com, asking employees if they would risk their job to be a whistleblower when it involves malpractice at work. According to the study, only 30 percent of those asked in Idaho would be willing to risk their job. This comes down to the simple question of when to speak and not speak out. 70 percent would rather knowingly let malpractice happen than risk the consequences of coming forward. This is a problem in too many workplaces and is proof of why too much wrongdoing is happening in workplaces around the state and the country. 

To Speak or Not to Speak in Idaho

Arkansas had the highest rate of employees that would blow the whistle at 83 percent, while Idaho was at the other end of the spectrum with the lowest percentage willing to. Over half of those surveyed admitted to not being sure of their legal rights if they were to report malpractice at their place of work. On an interesting note, one out of five surveyed have seen illegal wrongdoing in their place of work but failed to report it. It is astounding that so many seeing wrongdoing would let it slide. To read the full survey, make sure to click the link above. 

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It is a tough spot to be in for any employee. If you know something illegal or wrong is being done, the ethical thing is to report it. This is easy to say unless you are in the situation. The fear of losing your job if you are wrong or caught outing your superior can be enough to act like you know nothing. As stated above, we all need to work, so losing a good job isn't an option for most. When do you speak up and be a whistleblower, and when do you look the other way, and let things slide?