2020 | Google Inc. | MSA whistleblowing mechanism (revised)
Does the company describe a grievance mechanism to facilitate whistle-blowing or the reporting of suspected incidents of slavery or trafficking?
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (direct employees),
Hotline, Email, Contact Form (supply chain workers),
Whistleblower protection (direct employees),
Whistleblower protection (supply chain workers)
updated about 2 years ago by Abbey Engler

On p.5 of the statement, "We offer multiple reporting options to workers, including a helpline that gives workers an option to report concerns anonymously. We promote these reporting options through our internal policies, communications, and trainings. We also have a policy prohibiting retaliation for raising concerns. If a modern slavery concern is raised through the helpline or other reporting channels, our Office of Compliance and Integrity coordinates with appropriate stakeholders to investigate and address the issue."

There is a hotline available for all workers, which fulfills the hotline options for direct employees and supply chain workers, since both could be considered "workers". The statement also has whistleblower protection, which is in the form of its policy prohibiting retaliation. Although there is an Office of Compliance and Integrity, they appear to be an investigative entity, not a reporting entity, so it is not a focal point.

Abbey Engler.....2022-04-05 21:10:50 UTC