On 4 May 2023 the Bulgarian Act on the protection of persons who
report or make public information on breaches
(Закон за
защита на
лицата,
подаващи
сигнали
или
публично
оповестяващи
информация
за
нарушения,
"Whistleblower Protection Act" or
"WPA")1 adopted earlier
this year enters into force, giving effect to the provisions of
Directive (EU) 2019/19372 and imposing a number of
obligations on employers in both the public and private sector.
Purpose and scope
The WPA is aimed at ensuring the protection of persons who
report or make public information on breaches of Bulgarian or EU
law that they have become aware of by virtue of their employment or
otherwise in connection with work (commonly referred to as
"whistleblowers"). Eligible for protection under the act
are:
