(ANSA) - ROME, DEC 7 - The government is set to bolster
protection for corporate whistleblowers and others who report
malpractice and crimes in the workplace.
The government said Wednesday it was "accelerating" on
whistleblowing, with the cabinet on Friday set to discuss a
draft decree transposing an EU directive that broadens the range
of beneficiaries of whistleblowing protections and extends those
protections to all private individuals.
Under the new decree, anti-graft body ANAC would punish any
retaliation on the part of firms, including not only dismissal
but also various types of discrimination or damage to reputation
on social media.
Also, fines of up to 50 thousand euro are set to be confirmed,
sources said. (ANSA).
Govt set to up protection for corporate whistleblowers
Decree incorporating EU norms to be examined by cabinet Friday