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employee his or her wage disclosure rights, or take any retaliatory or other adverse employment action against an employee for exercising his or her wage disclosure rights. A copy of Minn. Stat. §181.172 can be obtained from Human Resources. §181.172 permits a civil cause of action for a violation of the statute and, in any such action, the court may, if found appropriate, order job reinstatement, back pay, restoration of lost service credit, and the expungement of adverse records. 11. WEAPONS PROHIBITED Elk River Municipal Utilities prohibits all employees from carrying or possessing firearms or other weapons while acting in the course and scope of their employment for the Utilities. Carrying or possessing firearms or weapons in Utilities vehicles is also prohibited. This policy extends to any situation in which employees are acting in the course and scope of their employment including while utilizing personal vehicles or attending work-related training. However, it is not a violation of this policy to lawfully carry a firearm in a personal vehicle that is lawfully encased and secured. Employees may be disciplined for violations of this policy up to and including termination of employment. A narrow exception is made to this policy, which is applicable only in connection with attendance at the Marshall, MN. An employee is not prohibited from carrying or possessing a firearm or other appropriate weapon in a situation where, in connection with his or her Utilities employment, the employee is using a Utilities vehicle while attending MMUA Underground School or MMUA Overhead School --- participation in the MMUA Underground School or MMUA Overhead School includes a hunting or target-shooting activity, and provided that the employee is otherwise lawfully permitted to carry and possess a firearm. This exception applies only for the duration of the specific MMUA ev 12. EMPLOYEE SAFETY Safety is of paramount importance to the Utilities. All employees and managers must follow the regulations and laws of the State of Minnesota and rules of the Utilities governing the safety of employees and the public. If employees have questions or concerns about issues affecting safety, they should immediately discuss them with their supervisor, any Utilities manager or Director, the Human Resources Representative, or the relevant public safety authority. Employees are required to report accidents resulting in personal injuries and/or vehicle, equipment, or property damage to their supervisor immediately. 11 August 2018 January 2020 84