About the Whistleblower System

In recent years, there have been many instances in which unethical business practices which have disturbed citizens safety and peace of mind, such as covering up vehicle manufacturer recalls or falsifying the displayed information on food packages, have come to light thanks to the reports of interior employees.

In response to these instances, in order to guarantee that businesses are functioning in compliance with laws which protect the lives and wellbeing of citizens, as well as consumer interests, and to protect laborers who report misconduct for the sake of public interest from being subjugated to possible damages or mistreatment in their workplace, a whistleblower protections system was enacted under the “Whistleblower Protection Act” (Act. No 122 of 2004) on April 1st, 2006.

In Tokushima City, in order to assure that matters relating to instances of whistleblowing may be carried out appropriately and without difficulty, the “Guideline for Procedures Related to Employee Whistleblowing in Tokushima City” has recently been published, along with the establishment of the “Whistleblowing Consultation Counter” at which you can ask questions and receive consultation about the various whistleblower protection laws.

Consumer Affairs Agency: Whistleblower Protection Act and System Overview (Agency Homepage)（外部サイト）

Tokushima City Civic Culture Department, Community Life Consultation Division (First floor of City Hall)
　Phone Number：088-621-5130
　FAX：088-621-5128
　e-mail：simin_seikatu_sodan@city-tokushima.i-tokushima.jp

• At the Whistleblowing Consultation Counter, you can ask questions and receive consultation about matters concerning the Whistleblower Protection Act, and be directed toward the appropriate contacts to resolve your inquiry.

• For issues regarding laws not under the jurisdiction of Tokushima City, you will be referred to the relevant prefectural or national administrative agencies.

• Those who accept whistleblower reports are the relevant departments with authority to enact penalties or provide counsel.

• Valid methods of report include submitting relevant documents in person, by mail, by fax, or by Email. (We do not accept reports over the phone)

Consumer Affairs Agency: Subject of Reports（外部サイト）

Consumer Affairs Agency: Search for the administrative organs to make a report/consult about whistleblowing disclosures(JPN only)（外部サイト）

Outline of Handling of Whistleblowing from Workers in Tokushima City (JPN only)

Report Reciept and Records Form (MS word : 15KB) (JPN only)

When reporting, the receiving department will fill out this form.

Whisteblowing Procedure Flow Chart (JPN only)

The status of instances of whistleblowing on behalf of laborers in Tokushima City are as follows.