[author: Rebecka Norell]*

Is there a law to protect whistleblowers? If so, which law?

Yes, the Swedish Whistleblowing Act (Sw. lag [2021:890] om skydd för personer som rapporterar om missförhållanden) implements the EU Directive (2019/1937) on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union Law, commonly known as the "Whistleblowing Directive." This Act came into force on December 17, 2021.

The primary aim of the Swedish Whistleblowing Act is to protect individuals who report certain breaches of Union law and other serious misconduct they become aware of in a work-related context. The Act ensures that whistleblowers are safeguarded against retaliation and provides a framework for reporting and addressing such issues effectively.

Are companies legally obliged to introduce a whistleblowing system?

Yes, all legal entities with more than 50 employees are required to establish internal reporting channels and routines for reporting, confirming the recipient of reports, and following up on misconduct that falls within the scope of the Swedish Whistleblower Act.

If so, which companies must introduce a whistleblowing system (number of employees, turnover, sector)?

The obligation to establish reporting channels and routines, as outlined above, applies to all legal entities in both the private and public sectors with 50 or more employees.

What forms can a whistleblowing system take (written, verbal, email, electronic tool)?

The whistleblowing system or reporting channels must...

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