67-21-10. False accusations. (1) An employee violates this chapter if the employee knowingly makes a false accusation against an employer under this chapter. (2) An employee who violates Subsection (1), is subject to: (a) a fine not to exceed $5,000; and (b) dismissal from employment. Enacted by Chapter 427, 2013 General Session
Effective 5/4/2022 67-21-3. Reporting of governmental waste or violations of law — Employer action — Exceptions. (1) (a) An employer may not take retaliatory action against an employee because the employee, or a person authorized to act on behalf of the employee, communicates in good faith: (i) the waste or misuse of public funds, property, […]
Effective 5/4/2022 67-21-3.5. Administrative review of retaliatory action against a public entity employee. (1) A public entity employee who believes that the employee’s employer has taken retaliatory action against the employee in violation of this chapter may file a grievance with the Career Service Review Office in accordance with Section 67-19a-402.5 and subject to Section […]
Effective 5/4/2022 67-21-3.6. Administrative review for political subdivision employees. (1) (a) A political subdivision may adopt an ordinance to establish an independent personnel board to hear and take action on a complaint alleging retaliatory action. (b) The ordinance described in Subsection (1)(a) shall include: (i) procedures for filing a complaint and conducting a hearing; and […]
Effective 5/4/2022 67-21-3.7. Administrative review for state institution of higher education employees. (1) (a) As used in this section, “independent personnel board” means a board where no member of the board: (i) is in the same department as the complainant; (ii) is a supervisor of the complainant; or (iii) has a conflict of interest in […]
Effective 5/4/2022 67-21-4. Choice of forum — Remedies for employee bringing action — Proof required. (1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b) or (d), and subject to Subsections (1)(d) through (e), an employee who alleges a violation of this chapter may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, damages, or both, within 180 […]
67-21-5. Court orders for violation of chapter. (1) A court, in rendering a judgment in an action brought under this chapter, may order reinstatement of the employee at the same level, the payment of back wages, full reinstatement of fringe benefits and seniority rights, damages, or any combination of these remedies. (2) A court shall […]
Effective 5/4/2022 67-21-6. Civil fine. (1) (a) A person who violates this chapter is liable for a civil fine of not more than $500. (b) The person who takes a retaliatory action against an employee in violation of this chapter, and not the public body that employs the employee, shall, after receiving notice and an […]
67-21-7. No impairment of employee rights under collective bargaining agreement. This chapter shall not be construed to diminish or impair the rights of an employee under any collective bargaining agreement. Enacted by Chapter 216, 1985 General Session
67-21-8. No compensation when participation in public inquiry. This chapter shall not be construed to require an employer to compensate an employee for participation in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry held by a public body in accordance with Section 67-21-3. Enacted by Chapter 216, 1985 General Session
Effective 5/8/2018 67-21-9. Notice of contents of this chapter — Posting. (1) An employer shall post notices and use other appropriate means to keep employees informed of their protections and obligations under this chapter. (2) An employer shall provide an employee with a copy of this chapter: (a) when the employee is hired; (b) upon […]
