# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 11. Disciplinary Actions, Layoffs, and Employment Terminations in State Personnel Management System

### Subtitle 1. Disciplinary Actions

#### Section 11-111

The Secretary, by regulation, shall establish policies and procedures for disciplinary actions related to employee performance, that include procedures for:

(1) providing counseling to an employee with deficiencies in performance;

(2) allowing an employee the opportunity to improve deficiencies in performance;

(3) imposing disciplinary actions, if warranted; and

(4) providing notice to an employee of any disciplinary action and the employee's appeal rights.

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Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)