We invite you to read the article published today as part of the 6th round of the Rzeczpospolita Lawyers’ Panel. The article, titled “Lawyers Evaluate the Whistleblower Protection Act: Good or Bad Regulations?”, sheds light on the advantages and potential issues related to the implementation of this new regulation.

Expert opinion

According to our expert, Dr hab. Krzysztof Koźmiński, Professor at the University of Warsaw and Managing Partner of Jabłoński Koźmiński & Partners, while the Whistleblower Protection Act is a step in the right direction, it still requires significant refinements to be fully effective. It is crucial that the provisions are clear and precise to avoid misunderstandings and ensure genuine protection for whistleblowers.

Summary of expert voting results

• 65% of lawyers believe that employment law should not be included in the list of violations that can be reported by whistleblowers.
• 88% of experts emphasise that whistleblowers should be protected from retaliatory actions from the moment they make a report.
• 71% of respondents agree that the Ombudsman should be the competent authority for receiving external whistleblower reports.

Expert whistleblower protection at Jabłoński Koźmiński & Partners

At Jabłoński Koźmiński & Partners, whistleblower protection is handled by Advocate Patrycja Rejnowicz-Janowska – Counsel. We encourage you to contact our team, who will be happy to assist with any legal matters related to the new regulations.

The article is available via the link.