Legal Notice

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📢 Whistleblower Protection: Know Your Rights Around the World

We are committed to transparency, accountability, and the protection of those who speak up.

Whistleblower laws and protections vary by country and region. Whether you're reporting concerns in the workplace, government, or elsewhere, it's important to understand the legal protections available to you.

✅ Global Coverage: Our platform provides an overview of whistleblower laws and reporting mechanisms across multiple countries and regions, including the U.S., EU, UK, Canada, Australia, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

🔍 Learn More: Before making a report, we strongly encourage you to review the specific laws and safeguards in your jurisdiction. Legal protections may differ depending on factors like your location, the type of concern raised, and your employment status.

🔒 Confidentiality Matters: Your privacy and safety are paramount. Many jurisdictions provide protections against retaliation, as well as options for anonymous reporting.

📢 Global Whistleblower Rights & Protections

We stand for transparency and the security of those who speak up. Whistleblower protections vary by country and region. Below is a snapshot of relevant statutes—please review the detailed directory for full information regarding your jurisdiction:

Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (WPA)

• Statutes: 5 U.S.C. § 1213, 18 U.S.C. § 1513, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-3
• Coverage: Protects federal employees from retaliation for disclosing illegal or unethical activities.
• Key Provisions: Whistleblowers in the federal government are protected, and it includes remedies like reinstatement, back pay, and compensation for damages.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX)

• Statutes: 18 U.S.C. § 1514A
• Coverage: Protects employees of publicly traded companies from retaliation for reporting securities violations or fraud.
• Key Provisions: Provides remedies like reinstatement, back pay, and civil penalties for retaliation.

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (2010)

• Statutes: 15 U.S.C. § 78u-6
• Coverage: Protects employees in the financial sector who report violations related to financial fraud.
• Key Provisions: Whistleblowers may be eligible for financial rewards based on the amount recovered from enforcement actions.

EU Whistleblower Protection Directive (2019/1937)

• Statutes: Directive 2019/1937
• Coverage: Requires all EU member states to establish laws that protect whistleblowers who report breaches of EU law.
• Key Provisions: Whistleblowers are protected from dismissal, discrimination, or retaliation. They are also given the option of reporting internally or directly to authorities.

Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA)

• Statutes: Employment Rights Act 1996, Section 43
• Coverage: Protects workers who report workplace misconduct or violations of the law in the public interest.
• Key Provisions: Protection from dismissal or detrimental treatment for whistleblowers, including the right to claim compensation through an employment tribunal.

Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013

• Statutes: Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 (Commonwealth), Australian Criminal Code
• Coverage: Covers federal government employees and contractors, as well as those working in the private sector in some cases.
• Key Provisions: Provides protections for whistleblowers from adverse actions, such as dismissal or discrimination, and grants immunity for reporting in good faith.

Whistleblower Protection (Corporations Act 2001)

• Statutes: Section 1317AA
• Coverage: Protects whistleblowers who disclose corporate misconduct or illegal activities within the private sector.
• Key Provisions: Protections for individuals reporting serious misconduct, including breaches of corporate law, with provisions against retaliation or punishment.

Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (2005)

• Statutes: S.C. 2005, c. 46
• Coverage: Provides protections for federal government employees who disclose wrongdoing in the public sector.
• Key Provisions: Ensures whistleblowers are protected from retaliation and includes provisions for investigating complaints.

Ontario Whistleblower Protection Act

• Statutes: Section 2, Ontario Employment Standards Act
• Coverage: Offers protections for employees in Ontario who report violations of the law or unsafe practices.
• Key Provisions: Includes provisions for individuals to report concerns without fear of reprisal and mandates protection from dismissal or punishment.

Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014

• Statutes: The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014 (No. 17 of 2014)
• Coverage: Provides protection to whistleblowers who disclose corruption or other serious misconduct in public organizations.
• Key Provisions: Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation, and the law creates a mechanism for investigating complaints.

Protected Disclosures Act 2000

• Statutes: Public Service Act 2020
• Coverage: Protects employees in both the public and private sectors who report serious wrongdoing within their organization.
• Key Provisions: Ensures protection from retaliation, including dismissal, disciplinary action, or other adverse employment actions.

Protected Disclosures Act 2000

• Statutes: Act No. 26 of 2000
• Coverage: Provides protection for employees in both the public and private sectors who disclose information regarding illegal activities or unethical practices.
• Key Provisions: Provides immunity from disciplinary action, dismissal, or any other form of retaliation for employees who blow the whistle in good faith.

Whistleblower Protection Act (Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz)

• Statutes: Hinweisgeberschutzgesetz (2023)
• Coverage: The act is part of Germany's implementation of the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive.
• Key Provisions: Provides comprehensive protection for employees reporting violations of EU and national laws, including protection from dismissal, harassment, or other retaliation.

Whistleblower Protection Act 2018

• Statutes: Protection of Whistleblowers Act (No. 13 of 2018)
• Coverage: Provides protection to whistleblowers in the private sector who report misconduct, fraud, or corruption.
• Key Provisions: Ensures that whistleblowers are not subjected to retaliation, such as job loss or adverse treatment.

Federal Law for the Protection of Whistleblowers (2016)

• Statutes: Federal Law on Administrative Responsibilities of Public Servants
• Coverage: Protects whistleblowers who report corruption, fraud, or violations of law within government agencies.
• Key Provisions: Includes provisions for both the protection of the whistleblower's identity and legal protection from retaliation.

Sapin II Law (2016)

• Statutes: Law No. 2016-1691 of December 9, 2016
• Coverage: Protects whistleblowers who report certain crimes such as corruption, environmental damage, and financial violations.
• Key Provisions: Provides protection from dismissal, harassment, or retaliation for whistleblowers and requires organizations to establish a safe reporting channel.