Whistleblower Protection Act – Information at van Laack
Van Laack GmbH has established a reporting channel in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) to report misconduct and unlawful or unethical actions. We seek to be informed about unlawful behaviour and violations of this Code of Conduct for business partners, so that we can investigate and prevent such actions. We encourage everyone to report violations of the law through this channel. The reporting office can be reached as follows:
Email:
schaeckel@bws-legal.de
Address:
van Laack GmbH
Ms Martina Schäckel
Hohenzollernstraße 177
41063 Mönchengladbach, Germany
Submitting Reports
You may report well-founded suspicions of legal violations through the aforementioned channels, provided you have reasonable grounds to believe a breach of the law has occurred. Your report should contain comprehensible information that goes beyond mere assumptions. Reports of private behaviour with no relevance to professional activities, baseless accusations, rumours, or false allegations are not covered by the scope of the Act.
You have the option to submit reports anonymously or with your contact details. All reports that fall under the scope of the Whistleblower Protection Act will be treated confidentially. We adhere to statutory requirements, initiate necessary investigations, and keep you informed about the progress of the matter.
Protection for Whistleblowers and the Accused
Whistleblowers are protected by law against reprisals. At the same time, the rights of those accused are safeguarded. However, anyone who knowingly submits false information may be held liable for any resulting damages.
External Reporting Options
In addition to the internal reporting channel, you may contact external reporting offices. A central office has been established at the Federal Office of Justice (BfJ). Specific areas are covered by the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) or the Federal Cartel Office. Furthermore, reporting offices exist at the state level and within European Union institutions, such as the European Commission or the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF). Further information about external reporting options can be found here.