Whistleblower Guide
We asked our member firms around the globe to complete a short Q&A to help WLG colleagues and others learn about the current state of Whistleblowing in their jurisdictions. We will continue to update this page with additional countries and new information.
Germany
Germany's Whistleblower Protection Act, which came into effect July 2, 2023, mandates that all companies with 50 or more employees establish an internal reporting system to safeguard whistleblowers and encourage ethical corporate practices. Learn how this law impacts businesses and the potential fines for non-compliance by reading TaylorWessing’s full article.
2024: Whistleblowing in Germany
Singapore
Singapore currently does not have overarching legislation protecting whistleblowers, however, statutes containing provisions affording protection for specific reports exist. Learn more about these specifications and the impact of the lack of legislation in WongPartnership’s chapter.
2024: Whistleblowing in Singapore