Whistleblower Channel for companies, employees and suppliers
Ensure full compliance with Whistleblowing regulations and transform your work environment with anonymous and secure software.
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With Woffu you are guaranteed to comply with current legislation
Firstly, with the Time Control Law, being specialists in this area. And also, with the Complaints Channel.
Complies with regulations with the whistle-blowing channel
Complies with the regulations required by the Whistleblowing regulation.
- It is mandatory for companies with more than 50 employees, both in the public and private sector, to implement an internal whistleblower channel.
- Only the person responsible for the system can respond and follow up on the reported situation.
- Avoids significant penalties of up to €1,000,000.
Take care of your company’s image
The whistleblower channel is adapted to global standards of business conduct, enhancing the company’s reputation.
- Promotes a more ethical, transparent and respectful work environment.
- Facilitates early detection of misconduct or wrongdoing among suppliers and employees.
- It allows an orderly and centralized management of complaints, optimizing resources and response times.
A safe environment with the whistleblower channel
For employees and suppliers to report irregularities without fear of retaliation.
- They are free to choose whether to file a complaint anonymously or with their personal data.
- Tracking of the reported situation through a unique ID.
- Documents, images and any type of file can be attached to detail the situation.
Only 3 steps to submit a complaint with a transparent, easy and secure process
1. Create a complaint
Select if you want to remain anonymous or if you want to provide your data.
2. Create the password
With at least 10 characters to follow up on the situation.
3. Copy the identifier and keep it
To track the irregularity, receive updates, add more comments or documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Whistleblowing Regulation say?
The Whistleblowing Regulation, also known as whistleblowing legislation, establishes a legal framework for the protection of whistleblowers in companies. It obliges companies with more than 50 employees, both public and private, to implement secure and anonymous channels for employees, suppliers and partners to report, without fear of retaliation, any irregular activity.
What is a whistleblower channel?
A whistleblower channel is a system implemented by organizations to allow employees, suppliers and other stakeholders to confidentially and securely report any type of irregularity, misconduct or policy violation within the company. These systems guarantee anonymity and protection against retaliation for whistleblowers.
When does it become effective?
As established in the Official State Gazette (BOE), companies have a period of three months to adapt to the new legislation from its entry into force. This regulation establishes two different deadlines, based on the size of the company:
- For companies with more than 249 employees, the Whistleblower Channel must be implemented by June 13, 2023.
- For companies with between 50 and 249 employees, the Whistleblower Channel must be implemented by December 1, 2023.
What types of irregularities are most likely to be reported through the whistleblower channel?
The most common irregularities reported include fraud, corruption, non-compliance with health and safety regulations, labor rights violations, and unethical or illegal practices. These channels are designed to capture a wide range of concerns, from minor problems to serious infractions.
Which companies are affected by the new regulations?
The new Whistleblowing regulation mainly affects companies with more than 50 employees, both public and private.
What are the fines and penalties of the Whistleblowing Regulation?
The Whistleblowing Regulation establishes a detailed system of fines and sanctions to ensure compliance with the regulation. Penalties vary according to the seriousness of the violation and whether the person responsible is an individual or a legal entity:
- For Individuals:
- Minor infractions: fines from 1,001 to 10,000 euros.
- Serious infringements: fines from 10,001 to 30,000 euros.
- Very serious infringements: fines from 30,001 to 300,000 euros.
- For Legal Entities:
- Minor infringements: fines of up to 100,000 euros.
- Serious infringements: fines between 100,001 and 600,000 euros.
- Very serious infringements: fines between 600,001 and 1,000,000 euros.
- Additionally, in the case of very serious infractions, the Independent Authority for Whistleblower Protection may agree:
- Public reprimand.
- Prohibition to obtain subsidies or tax benefits for up to four years.
- Prohibition from contracting with the public sector for up to three years, as stipulated in Law 9/2017 on Public Sector Contracts.
- Sanctions imposed on legal entities for very serious infringements with fines of 600,001 euros or more may be published in the BOE, including details of the type and nature of the infringement and the identity of the persons responsible, in compliance with data protection regulations.
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