26B-2-124.3. Whistleblower protections.
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Effective 7/1/2025
26B-2-124.3. Whistleblower protections.
(1)A congregate care program may not take any adverse action against a child or any other individual for:
(a)communicating with the ombudsman;
(b)cooperating with the ombudsman; or
(c)facilitating the ombudsman in performing the ombudsman's duties under Section 26B-2-124.2 .
(2)An adverse action under Subsection
(1)includes:
(a)a termination;
(b)a demotion;
(c)a suspension;
(d)a reduction in hours;
(e)harassment;
(f)intimidation;
(g)creating a hostile work environment;
(h)threatening to report an employee to licensing agencies or law enforcement without cause;
(i)a reduction in pay, benefits, or access to opportunities; or
(j)any other action that would deter a reasonable employee from performing any action described in Subsection
(1).
Enacted by Chapter 63 , 2025 General Session