From next 15 July, this legislation also comes into force in Italy for large companies, while for companies with up to 249 employees the obligation takes effect on 17 December 2023.

But what does this mean in concrete terms?  Everyone - business and companies, but also workers - are required to cooperate in order to report and thus counteract violations of the law in the workplace and business environment.

 How? Every company is compelled to set up a digital tool to make such reports and implement the other measures required by law, so that it can function properly. They can be made to a person linked to the company, but independent and other than the employer, or to Anac (National Anti-Corruption Authority), or even by public complaint.

 Given the common good purpose, whistleblowers are entitled to confidentiality on their identity, must be protected and may not be sanctioned under any circumstances by the employer, not even by retaliatory acts. Moreover, those individuals, colleagues, relatives or acquaintances, who help them in reporting, must also be protected.

This applies to all types of illegal acts: for example, corruption, sexual harassment, tax irregularities, money laundering.

 These are therefore new rules to promote widespread legality in the economic and business spheres, another tool that we can and must all collaborate on. Not only to protect ourselves, if unlawful acts concern us, but also to improve a little the world in which we live and work.

That being said, if you want more detailed information, whether you are an employer or a worker, please feel free to contact me.

last update July 2023