Quick Answer

Good faith reporting means raising a concern honestly, respectfully, and with the intention of keeping the workplace safe, ethical, and professional.

What Good Faith Reporting Looks Like

A report is considered made in good faith when:

• You share concerns based on what you reasonably believe to be true.

• You provide information honestly and without intent to harm or mislead.

• You raise concerns to help prevent issues, improve safety, or address misconduct, not to retaliate or create conflict.

What Good Faith Reporting Is Not

Good faith reporting does not include:

• Knowingly providing false or misleading information.

• Making reports with malicious intent.

• Using the reporting process to retaliate against others or gain personal advantage.

• Repeatedly raising concerns in a way that is intentionally disruptive, abusive, or dishonest.

Important Things to Know

• Reports made in good faith are taken seriously and reviewed appropriately.

• Retaliation for good faith reporting is strictly prohibited.

• Reporting a concern does not require proof or certainty. If something does not feel right, it is appropriate to speak up.

• Reports made in bad faith, including false, malicious, misleading, or retaliatory reports, may result in corrective action, up to and including termination of employment.

Helpful Reminder

The reporting process exists to protect people, safety, and workplace integrity. Using it honestly and responsibly helps ensure concerns are addressed fairly and effectively.