Whistleblowing articles and news

How to Report as a Whistleblower: Guide to Safe Reporting

Discover how to report as a whistleblower safely. Understand the legal processes, confidentiality options, and protections available to employees who report unethical behavior.

Why Anonymous Reporting in the Workplace Is More Important Than Ever in 2024

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Poland will implement whistleblowing law in spring 2024

Poland has announced that the transposition of EU Directives – including the Directive on Whistleblower Protection will be a priority of the new coalition government, sworn into office in Poland in December 2023. A new draft law on protecting persons reporting breaches of law was published in January 2024.

What is the EU Whistleblowing Directive?

The subject of whistleblowing has been gaining traction in recent years, with both companies and the authorities looking for ways to protect whistleblowers when they speak up about unethical conduct in their workplace.

La protezione del whistleblower: The EU Whistleblowing Directive is Coming to Italy

On December 9th, 2022, the Italian Government approved a draft implementing the EU Whistleblowing Directive into national law. The draft expands the retaliation protection for whistleblowers in Italy. Previously, only employees were protected from retaliation.

Whistleblower-laki: The EU Whistleblowing Directive in Finland

Finland’s Whistleblower Act went into effect on January 1st, 2023. Private sector employers with at least 250 employees and public sector employers with 50 or more employees will be required to set up a whistleblowing channel by April 1st, 2023.

Belgium’s New Whistleblowing Law: What You Need to Know

On December 15th 2022 Belgium passed a bill transposing the EU Whistleblowing Directive into national law.

The Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022. Whistleblowing EU Directive in Ireland

Ireland is preparing to implement the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022 which dramatically expands who is covered by whistleblowing laws. Additionally, the act places the burden of proof on employers in cases involving suspected retaliation against the whistleblower.