Methodological guidelines and manuals
Methodological guidelines
We regularly encounter practical questions on the interpretation of the law, so we develop and publish supplementary, explanatory materials.
Download:
Methodological guidance on the term of report [.pdf, 62 kB]*
Methodological guidance on the registration of reports [.pdf, 102 kB]*
Methodological guidance on the report review process [.pdf, 136 kB]*
Methodological guidance to the Auditor-General in their capacity as responsible person [.pdf, 120kB]**
*updated as of 9/2024
**updated as of 6/2024
Manuals
If you don't know how to set up and operate your internal mechanisms so that they are functional and efficient, read the training materials we have prepared for you.
Download:
Manual for whistleblowers [.pdf, 954 kB]
K externým systémom oznamovania:
Manuál pre orgány príslušné na prijatie oznámenia podľa zákona o ochrane oznamovateľov [.pdf, 548 kB]
K interným systémom oznamovania:
Internal reporting system requirements — Quality and Functionality criteria [.pdf, 575 kB]
Manual for public sector [.pdf, 285 kB]
Manual for private sector [.pdf, 198 kB]
Training materials for internal staff training [.zip, 2 MB]
E-learning
If you'd like to refresh or expand your knowledge at your own pace, our e-learning platform is also available..
For persons responsible:
This course is intended for employees who, under the Whistleblower Protection Act, serve as the designated responsible person for their employer. It is also intended for employers themselves who wish to better understand the obligations imposed on them by this law.
For employees – Onboarding training:
This course is intended for rank-and-file employees and can also be used as part of onboarding training. Its goal is to explain to employees how to report illegal activities they encounter in their work and, at the same time, to inform them about the protections guaranteed to whistleblowers by the state under the Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers.
For external bodies designated to receive reports:
This course is intended for employees of administrative authorities or prosecutorial authorities who are responsible for receiving and investigating reports of illegal activities pursuant to Section 2(g) of Act No. 54/2019 Coll. on the Protection of Whistleblowers.
Amendments to the law - FAQ
Our legal department has prepared answers to the most frequently asked questions on the amendment to Act No. 54/2019 Coll., which is valid from 1.9.2023
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Amendments to the law - FAQ [.pdf, 132 kB]
Frequently asked questions by the designated persons
The designated person is the person in charge of receiving reports within the organisation. Therefore, if you carry out this agenda, you may find our list of answered questions helpful.
We often receive various questions about the interpretation of the law, or confusion around setting up internal systems.