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Janine YanceyEmtrain Founder & Employment Law Expert
Creating a Speak-Up Culture
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Two coworkers discuss how the company is pushing to sell product that may be unethical.Course Description
This course reviews the basics of whistleblowing — what defines a whistleblower and why are they important to our society? It provides examples in different contexts from health care, to social media, and more. Use this training to review the legal elements of whistleblowing, and teach employees when and how to report a concern.Key Concepts
- Understand the importance of whistleblowers to our society.
- Identify who is a whistleblower and why.
- Identify the situations when people should report fraud or other organizational problems.
- Understand our process and policies for reporting.
- Foster a speak-up culture to stop problems at the earliest opportunity.
Course Features
- Access to our Anonymous Ask the Expert tool
- Rich video scenarios based on real-world events
- Built-in employee sentiment surveys
- 50+ Machine Translation Options
- Optional program timer
- Policy acknowledgement tool
- Extensive customization options
Lessons
Whistleblowing
What Defines a Whistleblower?
When Should You Report?
Our Hotline, Controls, Policy and Procedures
Provide Your Feedback
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From ‘Ask the Expert’
Emtrain’s Ask the Expert feature enables users to ask questions about compliance, bias, harassment, and diversity & inclusion as they come up. It’s all confidential, and answers are sent straight to their inbox. Search the questions below and see the Experts answers.
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What protections do employees have when they report misconduct?
Thanks for asking. Most whistleblower laws protect employees from retaliation, meaning you can’t be fired, demoted, or harassed for raising a good-faith concern. Many companies also have internal policies that reinforce these protections.
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How can I submit a whistleblower report anonymously?
Good question. Many organizations offer anonymous hotlines or online portals where you don’t have to provide your name. If you’re unsure, check your company’s code of conduct or compliance program for the available reporting options.
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What happens after I file a whistleblower complaint?
After you report, the company or relevant regulator will review the information. That may include an internal investigation. You may not see all the details, but the goal is to determine the facts and, if needed, take corrective action.
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What are examples of issues that should be reported under whistleblower protections?
Examples include fraud, bribery, harassment, safety violations, misuse of company funds, or discrimination. Basically, any serious misconduct or violation of law or policy can and should be reported.
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How should managers respond if an employee raises a concern?
Managers should listen carefully, thank the employee for speaking up, and avoid judgment. Then, they should escalate the issue through the company’s reporting process. What managers shouldn’t do is dismiss or minimize the concern.
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