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Cooperation With Investigations
We should fully cooperate with any Bio-Rad investigation and provide all information requested.
In upholding our commitment to transparency and integrity, we fully cooperate with all Bio-Rad investigations and inquiries by providing all information and answers requested.
Generally conducted by either the Corporate Compliance Department or Human Resources, compliance investigations at Bio-Rad are consistent, fair, and prompt. Bio-Rad workforce members should neither “investigate” matters on their own nor try to “assist” an investigation team informally.
In investigating reports that are brought forward with adequate evidence, Bio-Rad expects the information prompting the report to be accurate. We should never report false concerns or make misleading statements.
Bio-Rad takes potential misconduct seriously and will investigate reports that are made in good faith. It is important for Bio-Rad workforce members to speak up and cooperate with investigations. Bio-Rad cannot address or correct issues unless we know about them.
Government agencies and other third parties may also request information from or about Bio-Rad. If an outside party contacts you in an investigation, be courteous and respectful, but forward any requests to the Legal Department immediately. If you have any questions, you can also contact the Integrity Helpline.
Expectations
- We cooperate fully with all Bio-Rad investigations.
- We do not conduct our own investigations “on the side.”
- We do not interfere with investigations or retaliate against anyone cooperating with an investigation.
- We contact the Legal Department if we receive a request for information from a government agency or another third party in the context of an investigation.
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Key Terms
A formal process to learn the facts about a situation or issue, a formal inquiry, study, or examination. At Bio-Rad, investigations are conducted by qualified personnel using a process that is consistent, fair, and prompt.
Punishing an employee for making a good faith report or for participating in an investigation.
Assisting the Bio-Rad investigation team by providing a complete and accurate account of your knowledge of the events or issues in question, as well as providing access to any documents or data requested.
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FAQs
A: Yes. Everyone must cooperate with internal company investigations, including fully and honestly providing all the pertinent information we have. Your cooperation helps ensure any investigation is thorough and complete. Also know that any retaliation due to your participation in an investigation will not be tolerated.
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A: No. Do not conduct your own investigation. If you are aware of potential misconduct, then you should immediately report it to your manager or Human Resources or through the Integrity Helpline.
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A: No. Some cases, depending on the subject matter, are handled by Human Resources. The Corporate Compliance Department and Human Resources work together, using pre-defined criteria, to determine which team conducts the investigation.
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A: No. Punishing an employee for using the Bio-Rad Integrity Helpline or cooperating with an investigation is strictly unacceptable, and any person engaging in retaliation is subject to discipline, up to and including termination. Examples of retaliation include demoting, giving poor evaluations, disciplining, reassigning, reducing pay, or even terminating employment.
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