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Webinar with Spirit Legal: Implementing the Whistleblower Protection Act efficiently and effectively!

Webinar with Spirit Legal: Implementing the Whistleblower Protection Act efficiently and effectively!
On December 17, 2023, the Whistleblower Protection Act will take effect for smaller companies as well. This means that both large companies and SMEs must provide a whistleblowing solution. Due to popular demand, we are offering another webinar on this topic on December 8, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., featuring experts from Spirit Legal, to show you how to implement the Whistleblower Protection Act efficiently and effectively. (Past event).
 

Contents

Does the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) apply to me?

The Whistleblower Protection Act requires companies to establish an internal reporting office.

  • Employers with 50–249 employees as of December 17, 2023

  • Employers with 250 or more employees as of July 2, 2023. 

Fines for violations will be imposed starting December 1, 2023.

Legal advice regarding the implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Act

  • Implementation of reporting and information obligations

  • Advice on data privacy within the internal reporting office: data privacy information, handling requests for information, data privacy impact assessment

  • Advice on labor law issues related to whistleblower protection

Learn from attorney Elisabeth Niekrenz, an expert in labor and data protection law, about the obligations and rights the Whistleblower Protection Act imposes on your company. Get to know the legal framework and understand how you can effectively implement it within your organization.

Practical implementation guidance: Benefit from practical tips and strategies to establish and operate an effective internal reporting office. In the webinar, we’ll introduce you to our simple and streamlined whistleblowing module. Mark Vitorovic, Head of Sales at Akarion, will show you how to set up a digital whistleblowing channel in just 90 seconds using the AKARION Whistleblowing Module, thereby efficiently implementing the Whistleblower Protection Act. With our Compliance Cloud, we already support hundreds of companies and organizations of all sizes using our simple and cost-effective whistleblowing module.

 

5 reasons why implementing the Whistleblower Protection Act is important for your company as well

  1. Whistleblower protection: A digital whistleblowing channel enables employees to report concerns, grievances, or misconduct within the company anonymously and securely. This can help prevent potential legal issues and reduce the risk of compliance violations.

  2. Early detection of problems: By being able to receive anonymous reports, companies can become aware of problems at an early stage, whether regarding internal conflicts, ethical violations, or fraud. This allows them to address these issues before they escalate into major challenges.

  3. Improvement of the work environment: When employees have the opportunity to provide anonymous feedback or voice concerns, this often leads to an improved work environment. It fosters the workforce’s trust in the company, as they know their concerns are heard and taken seriously.

  4. Compliance with regulations and guidelines: For SMEs, compliance with legal regulations and ethical standards is of critical importance. A digital whistleblower channel helps ensure that the company adheres to applicable rules and regulations, thereby minimizing the risk of sanctions or legal issues.

  5. Reputation protection: By identifying and addressing potential issues early on, SMEs can protect their reputation. An open and transparent approach to internal challenges can strengthen the trust of customers, investors, and other stakeholders.

 

Overall, a digital whistleblowing channel offers SMEs the opportunity to create a transparent and ethical work environment that promotes compliance and minimizes potential risks.

At AKARION, we have developed the best and simplest solution for SMEs. With our whistleblowing module, you get the simplest and most efficient solution for complying with the law. No IT implementation required and suitable for all industries.

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