1. Is there a law on whistleblowing in your country?
There is currently no law on whistleblowing in the Czech Republic. However, it is expected that an appropriate law will be introduced in the second half of 2022.
2. Does local law require private entities to establish a whistleblowing system? (If so, which private entities?)
Currently, private entities are not obliged to establish a whistleblowing system except in some sectors, where the law requires that companies establish an internal whistleblowing system (e.g. the financial sector). This is expected to change soon with the new law on whistleblowing
3. What legal risks does an entity face for not establishing a reporting channel?
There are no risks or sanctions for legal entities without a whistleblowing system due to the lack of a relevant law. This is expected to change soon with the new law on whistleblowing.
4. Are there any mandatory requirements for establishing a reporting channel under local labour law?
Czech labour law does not impose mandatory requirements for establishing a whistleblowing system. The system for whistleblowing is not regulated in law, except for some regulated sectors such as the financial sector. This is expected to change soon with the new law on whistleblowing
5. Does local law require employee involvement when establishing a whistleblowing system?
Establishing a whistleblowing system is not mandatory yet, except for some regulated sectors such as the financial sector.
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