HR Signal: The EU Whistleblowing Directive

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Whistleblowers or snitches?

18.07.2024

Whistleblower legislation has become a top priority for large employers, sparking extensive and prolonged discussions about the implementation mechanisms. While the law protects whistleblowers from retaliation for reporting or disclosing wrongdoing to the public, it does not grant them complete immunity. Contrary to popular belief, whistleblowers can be terminated. The law does not provide absolute protection for whistleblowers; instead, it empowers employers to exercise their disciplinary powers. –  Sławomir Paruch and Karolina Kanclerz comment for Rzeczpospolita.

Full article in Polish avialible: here.