Internal Investigations In Switzerland: Part I

Internal investigations have become an integral part of today's business world. How they are legally assessed is always a question of perspective.

In a three-part series of magazine articles, "Internal investigations in Switzerland" will be legally analysed from three different points of view: from the perspective of the whistleblower (Part I), accused person (Part II) and the employer (Part III).

Part II and III will follow in the coming weeks.

Whistleblowing: Can I request the initiation of an internal investigation?

Whistleblowing is the reporting of misconduct in a company. This article looks in particular at the questions of the extent to which an employee is obliged to report wrongdoing, how a report must be made in a legally correct manner and what needs to be considered in the event of an internal investigation.