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Warning: Since 17.12.2023, all companies with 50+ employees are required to establish a reporting channel. Violations are penalized with up to €500,000.

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HIGH #HB-2948 2 min
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Case #HB-2942 · Response due in 48 hrs
§17 HinSchG: 7-day acknowledgment 3-month response
LEGAL OBLIGATION

Why do you need a reporting system?

The Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) has been in effect since July 2, 2023. Violations may result in severe penalties – act now.

Legislative Timeline
July 2, 2023
HinSchG in force – 250+ employees immediately obligated
Read HinSchG
Dec 17, 2023
50-249 employees now also obligated
§12 HinSchG
Jan 1, 2025
Anonymous reports must be accepted
EU Directive 2019/1937
Jan 1, 2026 CURRENT
Technical anonymity audits become mandatory
§16 HinSchG
€20.000

Personal Liability

Management is personally liable if no reporting channel is established.

§40 HinSchG
€50.000

For Retaliation

If a whistleblower is disadvantaged or their identity is disclosed, fines of up to €50,000 may apply.

§36 HinSchG
MAX
€500.000

For Companies

According to §30 OWiG, companies can be fined 10 times the individual penalty.

§30 OWiG
Legal Deadlines
Acknowledgment
After receiving the report
7 days
Feedback
Information about measures
3 months
Documentation
Retention requirement
3 years
Source: §17, §11 HinSchG
Financial Sector – Special Rules

Regardless of employee count!

According to §12 Para. 3 HinSchG, the following companies are always obligated:

  • Credit institutions (§1 KWG)
  • Securities institutions (§2 WpIG)
  • Insurance companies (§1 VAG)
  • Payment services (§1 ZAG)
  • Capital management companies (KAGB)
Source: §12 Para. 3 HinSchG

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Note: Part-time employees count as full employees (§3 Para. 8 HinSchG).

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