What legal measures exist to protect those who expose fraud and corruption in the workplace, so that they can feel safe to come forward without fear of retaliation?
What legal measures exist to protect those who expose fraud and corruption in the workplace, so that they can feel safe to come forward without fear of retaliation?
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Whistleblower protection laws exist in most countries, to ensure that those who expose fraud and corruption in the workplace are afforded certain legal protections. These laws typically offer protection for employees, customers or other stakeholders by preventing employers from taking adverse action against whistleblowers due to their activities. Protection typically comes in the form of job security, as well as financial rewards and damages when employers are found guilty of retaliation or discrimination against whistleblowers.
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What legal measures exist to protect those who expose fraud and corruption in the workplace, so that they can feel safe to come forward without fear of retaliation?
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Whistleblower protections exist in most countries to protect those who expose fraud and corruption in the workplace. These protections can include confidentiality promises from employers, job security and safe-harbor laws, legal protection from retaliation for reporting violations or wrongdoings, and financial awards or bonuses for those whose testimony has been important in a subsequent investigation. Furthermore, many organizations offer employee anonymous reporting systems which further protect employees' identity while exposing fraud and corruption. All of these measures have been taken to ensure that people can safely report malfeasance without fear of repercussion.
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