The most critical threats to a company's integrity often incubate in silence. When an employee witnesses misconduct—be it fraud, corruption, or a serious ethical breach—they face a choice: stay silent, go public, or report it internally. A culture of silence is a breeding ground for risk. We help you create the third, most powerful option: a trusted internal channel that transforms a potential crisis into an opportunity for self-correction. An effective whistleblower program is not a legal burden; it is a strategic imperative, with protections anchored firmly in Georgian legislation.
Our primary function is to help you architect a system of trust by drafting and implementing whistleblower policies that employees will actually use. We design clear, secure, and accessible reporting channels—whether confidential or anonymous—that give individuals the confidence to come forward. We ensure the policy is communicated effectively throughout the organization, making it clear that reporting misconduct is an act of loyalty to the company's long-term health, and that the leadership fully supports it.
When a report is made, how it is handled is a moment of truth for your organization's culture. We provide expert legal advice on handling whistleblower complaints and investigations with the utmost discretion and objectivity. We guide you through the delicate process of assessing the claim, conducting an impartial investigation while protecting legal privilege, and reaching a conclusion that is fair and defensible. Our role is to help you navigate this high-stakes process in a way that resolves the issue decisively and minimizes internal disruption.
The entire framework rests on a single promise: protection. We ensure your program offers unequivocal compliance with Georgia's legal framework for whistleblower protection, which strictly prohibits any form of retaliation against an individual who reports in good faith. By rigorously upholding this non-retaliation principle, you protect not only the brave employee but also the credibility of your entire governance system. By creating a robust whistleblower program, you are building an early warning system that protects your reputation and empowers your ethical employees.