Whistleblower policy - protective measures against retaliation

Protection measures against retaliation

1° suspension, temporary dismissal, dismissal or similar measures;
2° demotion or refusal of promotion;
3° transfer of tasks, change of location of the workplace, reduction of wages, change of working hours;
4° withholding training;
5° negative performance assessment or employment reference;
6° the imposition or application of a disciplinary measure, reprimand or other sanction, such as a financial penalty;
7° coercion, intimidation, harassment or exclusion;
8° discrimination, disadvantage or unequal treatment;
9° non-conversion of a fixed-term employment contract into an employment contract of indefinite duration, in case the worker had a legitimate expectation that he would be offered employment for an indefinite period;
10° non-renewal or early termination of a temporary employment contract;
11° damage, including reputational damage, in particular on social media, or financial loss, including loss of turnover and income;
12° blacklisting on the basis of an informal or formal agreement covering an entire sector or industry, which prevents the person from finding employment in the sector or industry;
13° early termination or cancellation of a contract for the supply of goods or services;
14° withdrawal of a licence or permit;
15° psychiatric or medical referrals.