Workplace Protections and Transparency: New Rules for Reporting Misconduct
This act introduces new obligations for public companies regarding the disclosure of discrimination and harassment claims. It aims to increase transparency and accountability for employers, potentially improving citizens' safety and comfort at work. Companies will also be required to provide mandatory training and independent investigations into misconduct.
Key points
Public companies must disclose quarterly and annually the number of discrimination and harassment claims, resolutions, and payments made.
Mandatory training for all employees, including managers, on preventing discrimination and harassment and employee rights will be introduced.
All discrimination and harassment claims must be investigated by independent, third-party law firms, chosen with the consent of all parties involved.
Companies will be required to establish an anonymous whistleblower tip line and conduct annual surveys on employee safety and comfort in reporting misconduct.
Status:
Expired
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