Speaking up and Seeking Help
We Ask Questions and Raise Concerns
Our Company relies on each of us to speak up. This means we ask questions and seek help when we’re unsure of the right thing to do in a given situation. It also means we report any concerns or violations of the law, our Code, and our policies. Speaking up makes us a better company. We protect our company’s reputation when we identify and resolve problems as early as possible.
If you have questions, need advice, or suspect a violation of our Code, bring your concerns to one of the following:
- A Supervisor or Manager
- The Ethics & Compliance Office
- Your Human Resources business partner
- The Law Department
- The Ethics & Compliance Helpline
Ethics & Compliance Helpline
The Ethics & Compliance Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in multiple languages.
Phone
+1-866-555-1234
(country specific numbers are available on the helpline website)
Online
ECHelpline.Company.com
Provide as much detail as possible in your report so we can fully investigate your concern. This includes information such as location, individuals, transactions, events, and dates. In case of potential criminal activity, the Company may report the concern to the appropriate authorities.
We Protect Anonymity and Confidentiality
While we encourage you to identify yourself for ease of following up, you may choose to remain anonymous, unless prohibited by local laws. See the helpline website for country-specific information. The Company will make every reasonable effort to protect the identity of those involved in reports and investigations, to the extent practicable and allowable by law.
We Do Not Allow Retaliation
Our Company does not permit retaliation of any kind against anyone who reports an issue in good faith or cooperates with an investigation. Retaliation is itself a violation of our Code and will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
We Conduct Thorough and Fair Investigations
When you file a report of suspected misconduct, our Company acts promptly to investigate. The Company expects employees to cooperate with investigations by providing truthful and complete information. Remember—we prohibit retaliation and will protect any employee who cooperates with an investigation or reports violations of the law, policy, or our Code in good faith.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
When an investigation finds that misconduct has indeed taken place, the Company will take disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, against those responsible. In some cases, consequences may also include legal penalties for the company and/or the individuals involved.
Food for Thought
Our Company relies on each of us to speak up. This means we ask questions and seek help when we’re unsure of the right thing to do in a given situation.