Whistleblowing Japan strengthens whistleblower protections with tougher penalties Amendment, set to take effect in 2027, aims to protect employees and freelancers from retaliation iStock.com/Rawpixel Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 12 June 2025 Japanese companies and their executives will now face tougher penalties for retaliation against whistleblowers following a recent legislative amendment. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Fraud Britain mulls US-style reward scheme for whistleblowers Whistleblowing Corporate integrity on the rise, but speak-up worries persist Human Rights Trustee wins whistleblower protections appeal Artificial Intelligence OpenAI blocks workers from speaking to authorities, whistleblowers allege