Whistleblower law in Finland #
Finland transposed EU Directive 2019/1937 through the Ilmoittajansuojelulaki (Act 1171/2022), which entered into force on January 1, 2023. Employers with 50 or more employees must operate an internal whistleblower reporting channel.
Law #
Ilmoittajansuojelulaki (Act 1171/2022) — entered into force January 1, 2023.
Who must comply #
Employers with 50+ employees. Source: Nordic Law
Penalties #
- Knowingly false reporting: punishable under Section 36 of the Whistleblower Act and may result in liability for damages. Source: Ius Laboris
- False reports may also be prosecuted under Chapter 15, Section 6 of the Criminal Code. Source: Bird & Bird