What is the policy of non-retaliation?

• A. Protects employees who report suspected non-compliance in good faith
• B. Retaliates against reporters
• C. Applies only to management
• D. Does not exist

Answer: (A)

Non-retaliation policies protect employees who report suspected non-compliance in good faith from retaliation by the organization. This means that if someone reports potential fraud, waste, or abuse, they should not face punishment, demotion, harassment, or other negative consequences for making the report. The purpose is to encourage honest reporting and enable timely investigations, which helps uncover and stop misconduct. These protections generally apply to all employees, not just management, and they apply regardless of whether the underlying concern is ultimately proven, as long as the report was made in good faith. This policy clearly exists to safeguard whistleblowers and maintain a culture of accountability.

So, the correct choice reflects the protection of reporters in good faith. It does not advocate retaliation against reporters, it is not limited to management, and it does indeed exist as a standard element of compliant programs.