The Development of Whistleblowing Laws in the United States and Europe (de lege ferenda remarks)

Łucja Kobroń-Gąsiorowska

The Development of Whistleblowing Laws in the United States and Europe (de lege ferenda remarks)

Publication date: 16.09.2021

Studies on Labour Law and Social Policy, Volume 28 (2021), Volume 28 Issue 2, pp. 139 - 155

https://doi.org/10.4467/25444654SPP.21.012.13402

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The Development of Whistleblowing Laws in the United States and Europe (de lege ferenda remarks)

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Corruption, harassment in a workplace, practices contrary to the correct work process, and many others are irregularities that can arise in any enterprise. This is a problem that affects established democracies and free markets and post-communist countries that are transitioning to democracy and market economies. While the causes of irregularities vary, the tools often suggested tackling them include that do not necessarily encourage potential whistleblowers to report them, whether inside or outside the organization. This article discusses the role of whistleblowing as a whistleblowing tool. Describes the law and whistleblowing in a comparative context, focusing on the United States and the European Union. The article then concludes with recommendations for strengthening whistleblowing in Europe, where reporting irregularities is just beginning, and the level of protection differs between the Member States.

ASJC: 3308, JEL: K31

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whistleblowing, whistleblower, United States, European Union; whistleblowing, sygnalista, Stany Zjednoczone, Unia Europejska

whistleblowing, whistleblower, United States, European Union

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Information: Studies on Labour Law and Social Policy, Volume 28 (2021), Volume 28 Issue 2, pp. 139 - 155

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4467/25444654SPP.21.012.13402

Article type: Original article

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Łucja Kobroń-Gąsiorowska

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8669-452X

University of the National Education Commission, Krakow
ul. Podchorążych 2, 30-084 Kraków, Poland

Published at: 16.09.2021

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