Montana Code 50-71-123. Retaliation prohibited
50-71-123. Retaliation prohibited. A public sector employer may not retaliate against a public sector employee who:
Terms Used In Montana Code 50-71-123
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Department: means the department of labor and industry provided for in 2-15-1701. See Montana Code 50-71-112
- Employee: has the meaning provided in 39-71-118. See Montana Code 50-71-112
- Employer: has the meaning provided in 39-71-117. See Montana Code 50-71-112
- Inspection: means an onsite review of a workplace by the department to determine compliance with standards adopted under this part. See Montana Code 50-71-112
- Standard: means a rule adopted by the department pursuant to this part that is designed to promote or ensure safety or health in the workplace. See Montana Code 50-71-112
- Workplace: means any site or location where an employee performs work for the employee's employer. See Montana Code 50-71-112
(1)contacts the department with a complaint of a violation of a standard in the workplace;
(2)cooperates with the department in the performance of an inspection or an investigation; or
(3)testifies or cooperates with the department in any case arising out of:
(a)an inspection;
(b)an investigation;
(c)a citation;
(d)a temporary stop-work order; or
(e)a civil action seeking injunctive relief.