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seconD eDition<br />
A study by DlA Piper’s employment group<br />
WhistlebloWing<br />
An employer’s guide to global compliance<br />
contents<br />
Foreword 03<br />
A summary across five continents 04<br />
Law and sanctions 05<br />
The legislative framework: Whistleblower protections 10<br />
across the globe<br />
Global differences: The cultural context 35<br />
Whistleblowing hotlines 41<br />
Implementing a global approach 45<br />
At a glance: Protection ratings across the globe 49<br />
Our Global Employment Team 50<br />
Contact us <a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=1"> seconD eDition A</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=2"> contents Foreword </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=3"> FoReWoRD tim Marshall Global Co-Chair </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=4"> A sUMMARY AcRoss FiVe continents WhistlebloWeR </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=5"> lAW AnD sAnctions Legal protection for whi</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=6"> stRiKing A bAlAnce The reporting of wrongdoing di</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=7"> differences not only between, but also within, co</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=8"> protection of whistleblowers was rejected by Parl</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=9"> The US offers comprehensive protection of </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=10"> the legislAtiVe FRAMeWoRK: WhistlebloWeR PRotecti</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=11"> AUstRAliA Whistleblowing laws in Australia a</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=12"> PRotecteD DisclosURes The Corporations Act prohib</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=13"> WhistlebloWing – cAnADA While the Canadian </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=14"> servants in many provinces may make a complaint t</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=15"> liAbilitY FoR RetAliAtion bY co-WoRKeRs Prohibite</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=16"> 16 | Whistleblowing – An employer’s guide to </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=17"> chinA China has realized the important role</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=18"> PRotecteD DisclosURes The disclosures and/or acti</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=19"> FRAnce French authorities have until recentl</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=20"> have been expanded so that reports on harassment </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=21"> geRMAnY It is fair to say that whistleblowin</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=22"> who has blown the whistle can be personally liabl</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=23"> hong Kong There have been steps in the right </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=24"> – disclosure of corruption and bribery conduct </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=25"> JAPAn As the relationship between employers</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=26"> ■ the worker was requested by the employer, with</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=27"> netheRlAnDs Whistleblowing is currently a ho</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=28"> The new law will create a new organization, calle</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=29"> soUth AFRicA South Africa, having come out </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=30"> A disclosure is defined by the PDA as any disclos</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=31"> UK Whistleblowing is currently riding high </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=32"> whom workers can make disclosures which includes </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=33"> Us The concept of employee whistleblower pr</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=34"> protects covered employees who report alleged vio</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=35"> globAl DiFFeRences: the cUltURAl context Gover</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=36"> As highlighted in law and sanctions there is sign</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=37"> Another reason for the lack of rigorous whistlebl</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=38"> Netherlands, France, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=39"> reporting to authorities is required if the situa</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=40"> without a tribunal hearing. However, the inclusio</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=41"> WhistlebloWing hotlines Corporate compliance h</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=42"> When implementing a global code of ethics or comp</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=43"> Whistleblower hotlines have not been particularly</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=44"> hotline solUtions Emerging regulatory guidance an</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=45"> iMPleMenting A globAl APPRoAch Given the diffe</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=46"> WhY hAVe A RobUst WhistlebloWing PRocess? ■ Goo</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=47"> Our checklists below will assist employers to foc</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=48"> ■ Provide information to the employee about the</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=49"> At A glAnce: PRotection RAtings AcRoss the globe </a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=50"> oUR globAl eMPloYMent teAM DLA Piper’s Employmen</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=51"> noRWAY PolAnD Per benonis</a>
<a title="DLA Piper Whistleblowing Report Single Page page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/06b4e02c?page=52"> contAct Us AboUt DlA PiPeR’s eMPloYMent gRoUP </a>