Leading practice guidance explaining the benefits of having effective internal whistleblowing procedures and guiding employers on how to introduce and manage a whistleblowing policy and procedure, encourage employees to raise concerns and ensure that concerns are dealt with appropriately.
As mandated by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, all Virginia public and private employers must post the Virginia Job Safety and Health Protection Poster.
New Jersey employers seeking to inform employees of their rights under the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) and to provide detailed information regarding reporting procedures should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.
Maine employers with one or more employees should consider including this statement in their handbook to inform employees about protections provided by the Maine Whistleblowers' Protection Act.
New Hampshire employers seeking to encourage and demonstrate compliance with the New Hampshire Whistleblowers' Protection Act (NHWPA or the Act) should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.
As mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), covered employers must make a report to OSHA under certain circumstances by using the OSHA Serious Event Reporting Online Form.