Anti-Retaliation/Whistle-blower Policy

You Are Protected !!

✅ Westside Market is committed to fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct.

This policy ensures employees are protected from retaliation when reporting concerns in good faith.

Protected Activities

📌 Good Faith Complaints:

• Employees are protected when reporting concerns about misconduct, discrimination, illegal activities, conflicts of interest, or company policy violations.

📌 Objecting to Unlawful Practices:

• Employees who refuse to engage in or object to activities they reasonably believe violate the law are safeguarded under this policy.

📌 Assisting in Investigations:

• Employees who provide information to support an investigation into legal or policy violations are protected from retaliation.

📌 Participating in Legal Proceedings:

• Employees who file, testify, or assist in legal actions related to violations of the law are fully protected.

Consequences of Retaliation

🚨 Strictly Prohibited:

• Retaliation against employees for engaging in protected activities is strictly forbidden.
• Any employee found retaliating against a colleague will face disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
• Employees who knowingly make false reports may also face disciplinary measures.

Reporting Violations

📌 How to Report:

• Employees can report violations to their immediate manager or directly to Westside Market.
• Employees are encouraged to review state and local reporting requirements for additional guidelines.
• Reports will be promptly and thoroughly investigated with appropriate action taken.

✅ Confidentiality & Anonymity:

• Employees can choose to remain anonymous when making a report.
• All complaints will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and seriousness.

Westside Market values its employees and is committed to maintaining a safe, fair, and respectful workplace where ethical concerns are addressed without fear of retaliation.