Utah § 26B-2-124.3 Whistleblower protections.

Utah Statutes

§ 26B-2-124.3 — Whistleblower protections.

Utah § 26B-2-124.3

Title 26BUtah Health and Human Services Code

Ch. 26B-2Licensing and Certifications

Part 26B-2-1Human Services Programs and Facilities

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Utah Code Ann. § 26B-2-124.3 (2026).

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(1)A congregate care program may not take any adverse action against a child or any other individual for:

(1)(a) communicating with the ombudsman;

(1)(b) cooperating with the ombudsman; or

(1)(c) facilitating the ombudsman in performing the ombudsman's duties under Section 26B-2-124.2.

(2)An adverse action under Subsection (1) includes:

(2)(a) a termination;

(2)(b) a demotion;

(2)(c) a suspension;

(2)(d) a reduction in hours;

(2)(e) harassment;

(2)(f) intimidation;

(2)(g) creating a hostile work environment;

(2)(h) threatening to report an employee to licensing agencies or law enforcement without cause;

(2)(i) a reduction in pay, benefits, or access to opportunities; or

(2)(j) any other action that would deter a reasonable employee from performing any action described in Subsection (1).

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