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28 June 2024

Whistleblower Protection Law Will Soon Apply In Poland

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The President signed the long-awaited whistleblower protection law on 19 June 2024 and this means that whistleblower protection will soon also apply in Poland.
Poland Employment and HR

The President signed the long-awaited whistleblower protection law on 19 June 2024 and this means that whistleblower protection will soon also apply in Poland. The Act will enter into force 3 months after its publication in the Journal of Laws, and this means a very short time for companies to implement the new mandatory procedure.

Who is obliged to implement the whistleblower procedure?

Employers employing, as at 1 January or 1 July of a given year, at least 50 persons (the number of 50 persons includes persons employed under an employment contract, civil law contracts, as well as self-employed on B2B).

What obligations are involved in implementing a whistleblower procedure?

  • Prior consultation with trade unions or representatives of employees,
  • Selection of reporting channels through which whistleblowers will be able to report wrongdoing,
  • Designation of persons/entities to receive whistleblowing notifications, investigate and implement possible corrective actions,
  • Update solutions/documentation on GDPR.

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