Utah Code § 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).