Section 50-25.2-11 - Retaliation prohibited - Presumption - Penalty1. An employer who imposes any form of discipline or retaliation against an employee solely because the employee reported in good faith having knowledge of or reasonable cause to suspect that a vulnerable adult is or has been abused or neglected, or because the employee is a vulnerable adult with respect to whom a report was made, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.2. The employer of a person permitted to report pursuant to section 50-25.2-12 who retaliates against the person because of a report is liable to that person in a civil action for all damages.3. A rebuttable presumption that retaliation has occurred arises when an adverse action is taken within ninety days of the report. An adverse action includes: a. The discharge from or termination of employment;b. 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; orc. The restriction or prohibition of access by the employee to any place of employment or persons affiliated with the place of employment.