50-71-123. Retaliation prohibited. A public sector employer may not retaliate against a public sector employee who:

(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.