I’m Not Done Yet Whistle Blower Policy

 

I’m Not Done Yet is committed to operating in furtherance of its tax-exempt purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including those concerning accounting and auditing, and prohibits fraudulent practices by any of its board members, officers, employees, or volunteers.  This policy outlines a procedure for board members and volunteers to report actions that an employee reasonably believes violates a law, or regulation or that constitutes fraudulent accounting or other practices.  This policy applies to any matter which is related to I’m Not Done Yet’s business and does not relate to private acts of an individual not connected to the business of I’m Not Done Yet. Now is the time fr all good

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If a board member or volunteer has a reasonable belief that an employee or I’m Not Done Yet has engaged in any action that violates any applicable law, or regulation, including those concerning accounting and auditing, or constitutes a fraudulent practice, a board member or volunteer is expected to immediately report such information to Elizabeth Menges, Executive Director.  If the a board member or volunteer does not feel comfortable reporting the information to the Executive Director, he or she is expected to report the information to the president.

 

All reports will be followed up promptly, and an investigation conducted.  In conducting its investigations, I’m Not Done Yet will strive to keep the identity of the complaining individual as confidential as possible, while conducting an adequate review and investigation. 

 

I’m Not Done Yet will not retaliate against a board member or volunteer in the terms and conditions of employment because a board member or volunteer:  (a) reports to a supervisor, to the executive director, the Board of Directors or to a federal, state or local agency what the employee believes in good faith to be a violation of the law; or (b) participates in good faith in any resulting investigation or proceeding, or (c) exercises his or her rights under any state or federal law(s) or regulation(s) to pursue a claim or take legal action to protect the a board member or volunteer rights.

 

I’m Not Done Yet may take disciplinary action (up to and including termination) against a board member or volunteer who in management’s assessment has engaged in retaliatory conduct in violation of this policy.

 

In addition, I’m Not Done Yet will not, with the intent to retaliate, take any action harmful to any a board member or volunteer who has provided to law enforcement personnel or a court truthful information relating to the commission or possible commission by I’m Not Done Yet or any of its board members or volunteers of a violation of any applicable law or regulation.]

 

Supervisors will be trained on this policy, and I’m Not Done Yet’s prohibition against retaliation in accordance with this policy.