Law no.60/2016, dated 2.6.2016 "On Whistleblowing and
Whistleblowers Protection" (the 'Law') entered into
force since July 2016, but for private entities any related
obligation is effective starting from July 1, 2017.
According to the Law, employers with more than 100 employees
must establish an Internal Responsible Whistleblowing Unit,
responsible for the whistleblowing recording, relevant
administrative investigation and examination.
The Law provides for a number of violations and the relevant
penalties and sanctions. Retaliation against whistleblowers or
failure to fulfill the obligations regarding the establishment of
Internal Responsible Whistleblowing Unit is subject to fines
ranging from 100.000 ALL up to 500.000 ALL.
