Open AccessThe Development of Whistleblowing Laws in the United States and Europe (de lege ferenda remarks)
Author(s) -
Łucja Kobroń-Gąsiorowska
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
studia z zakresu prawa pracy i polityki społecznej
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2544-4654
pISSN - 1734-4867
DOI - 10.4467/25444654spp.21.012.13402
Subject(s) - political science , context (archaeology) , language change , european union , democracy , work (physics) , harassment , law , political economy , law and economics , economics , international trade , geography , engineering , mechanical engineering , art , literature , archaeology , politics
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.