Section 2 A-2. Procedure in connection with reporting issues of concern

(1) An employee may always report issues of concern internally
  1. a.
    to the employer or a representative of the employer
  2. b.
    in accordance with the undertaking's whistleblowing routines
  3. c.
    in accordance with the duty to report issues of concern
  4. d.
    via a safety representative, union representative or lawyer.
(2) An employee may always report issues of concern externally to a public supervisory authority or other public authority.
(3) An employee may report issues of concern externally to the media or the public at large if
  1. a.
    the employee is in non-negligent good faith regarding the content of the report,
  2. b.
    the report concerns issues of concern of public interest, and
  3. c.
    the employee has first reported the matter internally or has reason to believe that internal whistleblowing would not be appropriate.
(4) The employer has the burden of proof to demonstrate that a whistleblower has not followed proper procedures in violation of sections 2 A-1 and 2 A-2.