This lesson covers how to report retaliation using confidential or anonymous channels, what information to provide, and what to expect after a report.
Reporting Channels: Confidential and Anonymous Options
This lesson covers how to report retaliation using confidential or anonymous channels, what information to provide, and what to expect after a report.

Reporting Channels

Employees can report via multiple channels: direct HR contact, a dedicated ethics or compliance mailbox, or an anonymous hotline. Each channel is designed to protect the reporter's confidentiality and minimize risk of retaliation. Reports can be filed in writing or verbally, and investigators will document essential facts while preserving privacy where possible.

When reporting, include what happened, when and where it occurred, who was involved, and any supporting evidence. You will receive an acknowledgement, and the next steps will be explained. All channels offer confidential or anonymous options depending on the reporter's preference.

Anonymous reports are reviewed by trained investigators following the same standards, with safeguards to prevent re-identification during the process.