List of actions considered as retaliation

The prohibition of retaliation is a right that the whistleblower has, guaranteeing his or her protection throughout the life cycle of the complaint. The following are some of the actions that may be considered retaliation:

• Change of job position, change of workplace location, reduction in salary.
• Downgrading or denial of promotion.
• Denial of training, courses, among others.
• Negative evaluation or references on work results.
• Suspension, dismissal, dismissal or equivalent measures.
• Imposition of disciplinary measures, reprimands or other sanctions, including reductions in rest periods or holidays.
• Intimidation, harassment, discrimination or unfavourable treatment.
• Physical, moral or reputational damage, including on social media.
• Anonymous disclosure of information, identifying the whistleblower for hostility in the work environment.
• Defamation proceedings outside the work environment.
• Alleging the existence of a confidentiality clause between the whistleblower and the organisation, in order to punish the whistleblower for non-compliance.