Act 2020
Lög um vernd uppljóstrara nr. 40/2020 (Act No. 40/2020 on the Protection of Whistleblowers)
Issued by Vinnueftirlit ríkisins (Administration of Occupational Safety and Health)
Effective: 1 Jan 2021
Plain-English summary
Protects public and private sector staff who report unlawful or reprehensible conduct in good faith. Art. 4 bars unfair treatment and shifts the burden to the employer, and Art. 5 requires workplaces with 50 or more employees to adopt written internal reporting procedures.
Who it applies to
All industries
Topics
Employment & Whistleblowing Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal whistleblowing procedures | — | Vinnueftirlit ríkisins (Administration of Occupational Safety and Health) | source | |
Art. 5 requires workplaces with 50 or more employees on average over a year to adopt written internal reporting procedures drawn up in consultation with staff. The Work Environment Authority publishes a model for workplaces outside the state and municipal sectors. |
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