(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).
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