A new Whistleblowing Act will enter into force on 17 December 2021. This Act is based on an EU Directive and replaces the current law in this area (Act on special protection for workers against reprisals for whistleblowing concerning serious irregularities). As is already the case, the new Whistleblowing Act provides protection for whistleblowers. However, compared to the previous law, this protection has been strengthened and the circle of protected persons has been expanded. In addition, the new Whistleblowing Act imposes an obligation on all operators with 50 or more employees to set up whistleblowing systems.
Below is a comprehensive guide to the new Whistleblowing Act, what it means and how you can prepare your business. If you want to know more or need help to ensure that your business meets the new requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us. Lindahl has extensive expertise in areas of law such as compliance and anti-corruption, employment, privacy and has significant experience in handling whistleblower cases, including internal investigations.
How should I prepare my business for the new Whistleblowing Act?
The new Whistleblowing Act applies in relation to all operations, regardless of the number of employees and regardless of whether the business has already implemented a whistleblowing system.
To ensure that your business meets the requirements of the new Whistleblowing Act:
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