Retaliation prohibited

A long-term care facility, and its agents, may not take or threaten retaliatory action against a long-term care resident, an employee, or any other individual because of the filing of a complaint by or on behalf of the long-term care resident, or because of the provision of information to a long-term care ombudsman constituting or relating to a complaint. Examples of retaliatory actions include: 1. The discharge from or termination of employment; 2. The demotion, negative work performance evaluation, reduction of hours worked, reduction of benefits or work privileges, or reduction in remuneration for services of the employee; or 3. The restriction or prohibition of access by the employee to any place of employment or to individuals affiliated with the place of employment.