[Webinar] ESG Investment and Legal Practices - Based on Trends in Sustainability Information Disclosure - Part 1
2023/4/5
Relationship between Respect for Human Rights in Supply Chains, etc. and Whistleblower Protection Act Regulations Part 2: Overview of Guidelines [Second half]
2023/4/13
Atsumi & Sakai
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Until now, many companies have been promoting initiatives related to business and human rights based on international standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. With the formulation of the Guidelines for Respect for Human Rights (hereinafter referred to as the "Guidelines"), the demands of society, which promotes initiatives related to business and human rights, have further increased.
On the other hand, there are points to be noted in relation to the regulations of the Whistleblower Protection Act in the formulation of human rights policy, the implementation of human rights DD, and the implementation of remedies required by the guidelines.For example, there was a discussion in the past about whether the harassment contact point is an “internal whistleblowing contact point,” but the same problem arises because complaints to the grievance mechanism may also include complaints related to legal violations. increase.
Therefore, this time, we will explain the outline of the guidelines while referring to examples of efforts by each company (company names are not listed) based on public information. In this three-part video, we will explain points to keep in mind in relation to the regulations of the Personal Protection Act.In the third installment, we will discuss the relationship with the regulations of the Whistleblower Protection Act.
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Until now, many companies have been promoting initiatives related to business and human rights based on international standards such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. With the formulation of the Guidelines for Respect for Human Rights (hereinafter referred to as the "Guidelines"), the demands of society, which promotes initiatives related to business and human rights, have further increased.
On the other hand, there are points to be noted in relation to the regulations of the Whistleblower Protection Act in the formulation of human rights policy, the implementation of human rights DD, and the implementation of remedies required by the guidelines.For example, there was a discussion in the past about whether the harassment contact point is an “internal whistleblowing contact point,” but the same problem arises because complaints to the grievance mechanism may also include complaints related to legal violations. increase.
Therefore, this time, we will explain the outline of the guidelines while referring to examples of efforts by each company (company names are not listed) based on public information. In this three-part video, we will explain points to keep in mind in relation to the regulations of the Personal Protection Act.In the third installment, we will discuss the relationship with the regulations of the Whistleblower Protection Act.
Atsumi & Sakai
Partner Lawyer Makoto Nakano
A member of the Tokyo Bar Association. For about 2010 years after registering as a lawyer in 5, she has been mainly engaged in representation services such as negotiations, litigation, labor tribunals, and provisional dispositions related to labor disputes. For about five and a half years from October 2015, she was in charge of the revision of the Whistleblower Protection Act (10) and the drafting of guidelines based on the same act (5).Currently, at Atsumi & Sakai Law Offices and Foreign Law Joint Enterprise, in addition to analyzing more than 2020 new reports and consultations that are received every month, I investigate fraudulent practices of employees and officers, support the establishment and dissemination of internal reporting systems, Respond to labor issues, etc.In addition, he is conducting research on business and human rights at bar associations, etc., and is considering public information of more than 2021 companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.His main publications include “Practical Responses to Obligations of Businesses Based on the Whistleblower Protection Act” (Shojihomu, 150) and “Explanation: Revised Whistleblower Protection Act (1000nd edition)” (Kobundo, co-author, 2022). year), etc.
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Atsumi & Sakai Law Office and Foreign Law Joint Office is the first domestic law firm to establish a completely independent foreign law joint venture. Crisis Management Practice) includes more than 10 former prosecutors (including those who have worked in the Ministry of Justice/Special Investigation Department), the Consumer Affairs Agency that has jurisdiction over the Whistleblower Protection Act, regulators, and compliance departments of financial institutions and business companies. It consists of members with diverse backgrounds and knowledge, such as lawyers with experience and lawyers with certified public accountants.Rather than relying heavily on fraud investigations, he also makes full use of innovative methods to address issues related to compliance, risk management, and corporate governance that clients face to prevent damage to corporate value and support early recovery.
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