Employee Protection (Whistleblower) Policy
If any employee reasonably believes that some policy, practice, or activity of [Name of Nonprofit] is in violation of law, a written complaint must be filed by that employee with the Executive Director or the Board President.
It is the intent of [Name of Nonprofit] to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the organization and the underlying purpose of this policy is to support the organization’s goal of legal compliance. The support of all employees is necessary to achieving compliance with various laws and regulations. An employee is protected from retaliation only if the employee brings the alleged unlawful activity, policy, or practice to the attention of [Name of Nonprofit] and provides the [Name of Nonprofit] with a reasonable opportunity to investigate and correct the alleged unlawful activity.
[Name of Nonprofit] will not retaliate against an employee who in good faith, has made a protest or raised a complaint against some practice of [Name of Nonprofit], or of another individual or entity with whom [Name of Nonprofit] has a business relationship, on the basis of a reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law.
[Name of Nonprofit] will not retaliate against employees who disclose or threaten to disclose to a supervisor or a public body, any activity, policy, or practice of [Name of Nonprofit] that the employee reasonably believes is in violation of a law, or a rule, or regulation mandated pursuant to law.
My signature below indicates my receipt and understanding of this policy. I also verify that I have been provided with an opportunity to ask questions about the policy.
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