IAJ concurrently runs a number of study commissions. This is the second study commission about civil law and procedure. We would greatly appreciate your participation. Please confirm your willingness to complete the questionnaire and send your responses to Gerard. Many thanks. Nga mihi.
Fraud and corruption are universal problems that exist in all spheres of society, including in the workplace, whether in the employer’s business, in unions, or in outside contractors. Fraud and corruption greatly impact employees. Some employees are ready to fight and denounce this problem, but others fear retaliation.
Fraud and corruption are closely related concepts but address different issues:
Fraud generally involves deliberate misrepresentation of facts and/or significant information to obtain undue or illegal financial advantage.
Corruption involves an effort to influence and/or the abuse of public authority through the giving or the acceptance of an inducement or illegal reward for undue personal or private advantage.
The fourth study commission will examine these questions this year. What kind of fraud and corruption is found in the workplace? What are the consequences? What protection can be offered to whistleblowers?
Does your country have any legislation, or rules, that deal with fraud and corruption in the workplace? If so, please briefly describe them.
Do you have one example of fraud or corruption in the workplace and its consequences on employees?
Do you have any specific laws protecting whistleblowing by employees, and, if so, what are they? Do these laws cover wrongdoing, fraud, and corruption by third parties (who are not employers)? What remedies are available to whistleblowers.
Do non-government agencies, such as civil society organisations, play any part in fighting corruption in the workplace, and if so, how do they interact with the administrative agencies or courts in your country?