Yes, the Whistleblower Protection Act requires organizations with more than 50 employees to establish a clear and accessible procedure for reporting wrongdoing, such as fraud, corruption or other serious misconduct, without fear of harm.
The main elements of the reporting scheme are
- Confidentiality and protection: the reporting scheme should enable employees to report matters confidentially and protect them from harm, such as dismissal or discrimination.
- Internal and/or external reporting: employees may report suspected wrongdoing to an internal reporting point within the organization or, if the organization provides one, to an external reporting point (external confidential advisor).
- Clear procedures: the reporting procedure must be clear.
