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      Sample Whistleblowing Policy Document

      Use our template to help learn about best practices, leverage our content, and get a whistleblowing policy created quickly.

      Our sample Whistleblowing Policy Template is a tool you can use to get a head start in developing your whistleblowing policy.

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      When putting together this template, we looked at the whistleblowing policies of a number of organisations. These are companies that have established and successful whistleblowing programs. However, every company is different and each organisation needs to develop their own approach to this. We hope this template helps save you time, provides ideas and helps you develop the best whistleblowing policy for your organisation.
       
      Please note this is a general template and every organisation is unique. It’s meant to provide content, inspiration, and best practices. Your needs could be unique and make sure you utilise your in-house experts, including your legal and human resources teams to draft a whistleblowing policy that fits your organisation’s specific needs.
       
      This template will cover the following headings and sections:
       

      Section 1: Our Purpose

      • 1.1 Our Goals
      • 1.2 Our Commitment
      • 1.3 What Conduct Should Be Reported
      • 1.4 Who Falls Under This Policy

      Section 2: Process For Making A Report

      • 2.1 What Options Do Employees Have For Making A Report
      • 2.2 You Can Remain Anonymous
      • 2.3 What Is The Investigative Process?
      • 2.4 How We Use 3rd Parties
      • 2.5 Who Is Alerted To A Report
      • 2.6 What Is The Process Of Updating The Informant
      • 2.7 What If The Informant Is Not Satisfied With The Result

      Section 3: How Informants Are Protected

      • 3.1 Anonymity After Submitting A Report
      • 3.2 Potential Retaliation
      • 3.3 Considered Risk of Retaliation
      • 3.4 Already Retaliated Against
      • 3.5 Retaliation Not Adequately Resolved
      • 3.6 How {Insert Company Name} Deals With Retaliation
      • 3.7 Separation Of Issues
      • 3.8 Protection & Immunity For Others
      • 3. 9 Legislative/Regulation Protection & Assistance
      Section 4: Our Roles & Responsibilities
      • 4.1 Roles
      • 4.2 Responsibilities

      Section 5: Governance

      • 5.1 Changes to the Whistleblowing Policy
      • 5.2 Reporting to the Board of Directors

      Appendix 1: Channels For Reporting

      Appendix 2: Change Log

      Appendix 3: All Relevant Local Legislation/Regulation