Whistleblower Protection Act: time’s up for implementing internal reporting procedures

With 1^st January fast approaching, any organization meeting the statutory employment threshold must implement Chapter 3 of the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act. Establishing an effective internal reporting procedure requires time and careful consideration. Key steps include planning the handling of reports, selecting appropriate reporting channels tailored to the organization’s specific needs, and assigning responsibility for receiving and processing reports. Employee consultation regarding the procedure is also mandatory. Organizations without trade unions should promptly select representatives to facilitate this process. – Bartosz Tomanek and Mateusz Krajewski comment for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

Full article in Polish avialible here.