Internal Whistleblowing System
On the basis of Act No. 171/2023 Coll., on the protection of whistleblowers (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), LASSELSBERGER, s.r.o. has introduced an internal whistleblowing system for natural persons who, in connection with their work or other similar activities, become aware of a possible violation of a legal regulation falling within one of the areas defined by the Act.
A person who has reasonable grounds to believe that the information reported about a breach was true at the time of notification and that such information fell within the scope of the Act and who makes a notification in accordance with the Act through an internal or external reporting system shall be afforded protection under the Act. This protection consists, for example, of the prohibition of retaliation against the whistleblower and other natural and legal persons (e.g. colleagues, assistants of the whistleblower, persons close to the whistleblower, etc.). However, protection is not available to a person who has made a notification without having reasonable grounds to believe that it is based on true information (knowingly false notification). Furthermore, confidentiality will be ensured with regard to the identity of the whistleblower (or other persons concerned) and the information contained in the notification.
In accordance with the Act, LASSELSBERGER, s.r.o. accepts notifications only from whistleblowers who perform work or other similar activities for it, which means:
(a) Dependent work performed in a basic employment relationship,
(b) Volunteer work,
(c) Professional practice, internship,
including applying for such jobs.
Receiving notifications from persons other than those listed above is excluded.
In terms of the Act, it is possible to report only such conduct that:
- Has the characteristics of a crime,
Has the characteristics of an offence legally punishable by a fine with its upper limit of at least 100.000,- CZK - Violates the Act, or
- Infringes any other legislation or regulation of the European Union in the field of: financial services, statutory audit and other assurance services, financial products and financial markets, corporate income tax, prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing, consumer protection, compliance with product requirements including product safety, shipping, transport and road safety, environmental protection, food and feed safety and animal health, radiation protection and nuclear safety, competition, public auctions and public procurement, the protection of internal order and security, life and health, the protection of personal data, privacy and security of electronic communications networks and information systems, the protection of the financial interests of the European Union, or the functioning of the internal market, including the protection of competition and state aid under European Union law.
Information on the processing of personal data in connection with the notification
Notification Methods:
1) Internal Notification System
Notifications can be made by e-mail, in writing, by telephone, or in person (verbally or in writing) by prior arrangement with the person responsible for receiving and handling notifications.
The competent person for receiving and handling notifications is Mr. Ing. Miroslav Hrachovec, Internal Auditor, whose contact details are listed above.
2) Group Notification System
Notifications can also be made via the Lasselsberger Group’s notification system at: https://lasselsberger.integrityline.org/index.php
3) External Notification System of the Ministry of Justice:
The notification can also be filed with the Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic at: https://oznamovatel.justice.cz/chci-podat-oznameni/