Whistleblower Policy

Audience

This policy applies to all employees, editors, reviewers, contractors, vendors, partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders associated with Global Journals Incorporation and its affiliated entities

Purpose

Global Journal Incorporation  is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct. This Whistleblower Policy is established to:

  • Provide a secure, confidential, and accessible mechanism for reporting unethical, illegal, or improper conduct.
  • Protect individuals who report concerns in good faith from retaliation, harassment, or discrimination
  • Ensure that all reported concerns are handled fairly, promptly, and transparently.
  • Promote a culture of accountability and responsible governance across all operations.

Scope

This policy covers the reporting of any actual or suspected misconduct related to Global Journals Incorporation, including but not limited to:

  • Fraud, embezzlement, misrepresentation, or financial irregularities.
  • Violations of company policies, codes of conduct, or contractual obligations.
  • Unethical behavior, abuse of authority, harassment, or discrimination.
  • Non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or ethical standards.
  • Risks related to modern slavery, human trafficking, or labor exploitation.
  • Any activity that may harm the reputation, operations, or legitimate interests of Global Journals Incorporation.

Our Commitment to Ethical Conduct and Human Rights

Global Journals Incorporation is committed to conducting all business activities responsibly and ethically. We actively work to identify, prevent, and address risks related to unethical practices and modern slavery within our operations and supply chains.

  • We commit to:
  • Implementing appropriate systems and internal controls to detect and mitigate risks of misconduct.
  • Implementing appropriate systems and internal controls to detect and mitigate risks of misconduct.
  • Complying with all applicable anti-slavery, anti-human trafficking, and labor protection laws.
  • Taking corrective and preventive action where violations are identified.

Understanding Modern Slavery

Modern slavery refers to situations where individuals are exploited and unable to refuse or leave due to threats, coercion, deception, or abuse of power. This includes:

  • Human trafficking
  • Forced or compulsory labor
  • Debt bondage
  • Child labor
  • Exploitative or inhumane working conditions

Global Journals Incorporation has zero tolerance for any form of modern slavery or human rights abuse.

Related Policies and Standards

Code of Conduct

  • The Code of Conduct of Global Journals Incorporation defines the ethical principles and standards of behavior expected from all associated individuals and strictly prohibits exploitation, forced labor, and modern slavery.

Supplier Code of Conduct

  • All suppliers, vendors, and contractors associated with Global Journals Incorporation must comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct, which requires:
  • Prohibition of forced, bonded, or child labor.
  • Compliance with applicable labor laws, wages, and working hours.
  • Provision of safe, healthy, and humane working conditions.
  • Respect for human rights and dignity.

All reports are handled seriously and confidentially.

Whistleblower Reporting

  • All individuals are encouraged to report concerns or suspicions related to unethical conduct, legal violations, or modern slavery through confidential whistleblowing channels established by Global Journals Incorporation.

Protection Against Retaliation

Global Journals Incorporation strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual who reports a concern in good faith. Any retaliation will be treated as a serious policy violation and may result in disciplinary or contractual action.