Act 2013
Protection of the Whistleblower Act (Cap. 527)
Effective: 15 Sep 2013
Plain-English summary
Requires employers to run internal reporting procedures (Art. 12) and sets external reporting arrangements through authorities named in the First Schedule, including the FIAU, the MFSA and the Permanent Commission Against Corruption.
Who it applies to
All industries
Topics
Employment & Whistleblowing
Obligations arising from this law or regulation
| Obligation | Timing | Regulator | Source | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internal whistleblowing reporting channel | Acknowledge within 7 days; feedback within 3 months | — | source | |
Art. 12 requires employers to operate internal channels for written and oral reports of improper practice and to designate an officer to follow up reports. Art. 13(1) requires acknowledgment within 7 days and feedback within a reasonable time, no later than 3 months after acknowledgment. Art. 12(4) and the Second Schedule cover private-sector organisations with 50 or more workers, among others. |
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