Policy
Indian Rocks requires all staff members to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and ministry related responsibilities. As representatives of Indian Rocks we must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling our responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations
A whistleblower as defined by this policy is a staff member of Indian Rocks reporting an activity that they consider to be illegal, dishonest or fraudulent. The whistleblower is not responsible for investigating the activity or for determining fault or corrective measures; appropriate administrative personnel are charged with these responsibilities.
If a staff member has knowledge of or a concern of illegal, dishonest or fraudulent activity, they are to contact their immediate supervisor or the Human Resources Director. It is the responsibility of the immediate supervisor to contact the Human Resources Director. The employee must exercise sound judgment to avoid baseless allegations. An employee who intentionally files a false report of wrongdoing will be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
Whistleblower protections are provided in two important areas — confidentiality and against retaliation. Insofar as possible, the confidentiality of the whistleblower will be maintained. However, identity may have to be disclosed to conduct a thorough investigation, to comply with the law and to provide accused individuals their legal rights of defense. Indian Rocks will not retaliate against a whistleblower. This includes, but is not limited to, protection from retaliation in the form of an adverse employment action such as termination, compensation decreases, or poor work assignments and threats of physical harm. Any whistleblower who believes he/she is being retaliated against must contact the Human Resources Director immediately. The right of a whistleblower for protection against retaliation does not include protection for any personal wrongdoing that is alleged and investigated.
All reports of illegal and dishonest activities will be promptly submitted to the Personnel Committee by the Human Resources Director.
Employees with any questions regarding this policy should contact Human Resources.
Effective Date: October 2009
Review Date: March 2022