If any employee reasonably believes that some policy, practice, or activity of Swan Ecosystem Center is in violation of the law, a written complaint must be filed by that employee with the President/Secretary or the Board Chairperson.
It is the intent of Swan Ecosystem Center to adhere to all laws and regulations that apply to the organization, and the underlying purpose of this policy is to support the organization's goal of legal compliance. The support of all employees is necessary to achieving compliance with various laws and regulations. An employee is protected from retaliation only if the employee brings the alleged unlawful activity, policy, or practice to the attention of Swan Ecosystem Center and provides Swan Ecosystem Center with a reasonable opportunity to investigate and correct the alleged unlawful activity. The protection described below is only available to employees that comply with this requirement.
Swan Ecosystem Center will not retaliate against an employee who in good faith, has a protest or raised a complaint against some practice of Swan Ecosystem Center, or of another individual or entity with whom Swan Ecosystem Center has a business relationship, or the basis of a reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law, or a clear mandate of public policy.
Swan Ecosystem Center will not retaliate against employees who disclose or threaten to disclose to a supervisor or a public body, any activity, policy, or practice of Swan Ecosystem Center that the employee reasonably believes is a violation of a law, or a rule, or a regulation mandated pursuant to law or is in violation of a clear mandate or public policy concerning the health, safety, welfare, or protection of the environment.
In the event of unsatisfactory resolution within the organization, disclosure should be directed to the Montana Attorney General's office. |
