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: communicating with the ombudsman; cooperating with the ombudsman; or facilitating the ombudsman in performing the ombudsman's duties under Section. 26B-2-124.2
(2) An adverse action under Subsectionincludes: (1) a termination; a demotion; a suspension; a reduction in hours; harassment; intimidation; creating a hostile work environment; threatening to report an employee to licensing agencies or law enforcement without cause; a reduction in pay, benefits, or access to opportunities; or any other action that would deter a reasonable employee from performing any action described in Subsection. (1)