New VFIS Communiqué - Workplace Wrongdoing/Whistleblower Policy Management Liability & Employment Practices Risk Management

This Communiqué provides sample language for an emergency service organization (ESO) in developing, integrating, or modifying a Workplace Wrongdoing/Whistleblower policy. Employees and volunteers (members) must understand that your ESO encourages reporting of workplace wrongs without the fear of retaliation. Thus, the sample policy emphasizes the multiple avenues of internal reporting and how the ESO will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation, with the intention of stopping workplace wrongdoing and preventing future occurrences. To view this Communiqué, please click here.