§ 18-125. Whistleblower protections

   (a) Regulations. -- On or before October 1, 2010, the Commission shall adopt regulations that establish comprehensive Commission employee whistleblower protections.

(b) Requirements. -- The regulations adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall:

   (1) be similar to the provisions of Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article;

   (2) prohibit a manager or supervisor from taking or refusing to take a personnel action as a reprisal against an employee who:

      (i) discloses information that the employee reasonably believes evidences:

         1. an abuse of authority, gross mismanagement, or gross waste of money;

         2. a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; or

         3. a violation of law; or

      (ii) following a disclosure under item (i) of this item, seeks a remedy provided by regulation or any other law;

   (3) require the Commission to provide the employees of the Commission with written notice of the protections and remedies provided by the regulations;

   (4) set up a procedure by which an employee who seeks relief for a violation of the regulations may file a complaint or a grievance;

   (5) establish a system for investigating complaints and grievances; and

   (6) set forth remedial actions that may be taken by the Commission if a violation of the regulations is found to have occurred.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 29, § 18-109; 2010, ch. 37, § 3.