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).