The significance of the events that initially emerged abroad in Germany is exemplified by the Whistleblower Protection Act, which came into force on July 2, 2023 and implements the EU Whistleblower Directive. To protect whistleblowers, the Whistleblower Protection Act stipulates, among other things, that an internal reporting office must be set up for companies with 50 or more employees, the identity of the whistleblower must be treated confidentially and reprisals against whistleblowers are prohibited. Certain violations of the provisions of the Whistleblower Protection Act are sanctioned.
This is aided by clear demarcation between the relevant investigative body and the company acting as the employer.
Our expert team will develop tailored concepts together with you, along with works or service agreements for introducing a complaint management process, which is required in this regard, including the implementation of whistleblower systems. Furthermore, our expert team acts as an external point of contact for you or can provide consultation services for your internal complaints center.