Title 11. Disciplinary Actions, Layoffs, and Employment Terminations in State Personnel Management System — Subtitle 3. Employment Separations and Terminations
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 11-301 (2026)
Title 11. Disciplinary Actions, Layoffs, and Employment Terminations in State Personnel Management System
Subtitle 3. Employment Separations and Terminations
§ 11–301LinkCopy Citation
This subtitle applies to all nontemporary employees in the State Personnel Management System.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 11-302 (2026)
Title 11. Disciplinary Actions, Layoffs, and Employment Terminations in State Personnel Management System
Subtitle 3. Employment Separations and Terminations
§ 11–302LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An employee is separated from State service when the appropriation in the State budget for the position is:
(1)
omitted by the Governor, as evidenced in the supporting documentation submitted with the budget;
(2)
struck by the General Assembly, as evidenced in the budget bill or in the report of the budget committees; or
(3)
reduced by the Governor in accordance with § 7-213 of the State Finance and Procurement Article, as evidenced in the supporting documentation submitted to the Board of Public Works.
(b)
An employee may not appeal a separation from employment under this section.
(c)
An employee who is separated under this section is not subject to the layoff provisions of Subtitle 2 of this title with the exception that an employee who is separated shall have the same reinstatement rights as a laid-off employee.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 11-303 (2026)
Title 11. Disciplinary Actions, Layoffs, and Employment Terminations in State Personnel Management System
Subtitle 3. Employment Separations and Terminations
§ 11–303LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An appointing authority may terminate the employment of a probationary employee.
(b)
Before terminating an employee who is on probation, the appointing authority shall give the employee a notice of termination at least 10 days before the effective date of the termination.
(c)
An appointing authority may suspend a probationary employee with pay between the date of the notice and the effective date of the termination.
(d)
A probationary employee may appeal a termination under this section only on the grounds that the termination is illegal or unconstitutional.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 11-304 (2026)
Title 11. Disciplinary Actions, Layoffs, and Employment Terminations in State Personnel Management System
Subtitle 3. Employment Separations and Terminations
§ 11–304LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
This section applies to employees on probation following a promotion or reinstatement to a position in the skilled service or professional service.
(2)
This section does not apply to probationary employees in the management service.
(b)
If, in the appointing authority's judgment, a probationary employee subject to this section is unable or unwilling to satisfactorily perform the duties or responsibilities of the position, the appointing authority shall:
(1)
return the employee to the employee's former position if it is vacant; or
(2)
demote the employee to a position comparable to the employee’s position within the appointing authority's jurisdiction.
(c)
A probationary employee may appeal a demotion under this section as a disciplinary action.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 11-305 (2026)
Title 11. Disciplinary Actions, Layoffs, and Employment Terminations in State Personnel Management System
Subtitle 3. Employment Separations and Terminations
§ 11–305LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
This section applies only to an employee who is in a position:
(i)
under a special appointment;
(ii)
in the management service; or
(iii)
in the executive service.
(2)
This section does not apply to a health officer appointed under § 3–302 of the Health – General Article.
(b)
Each employee subject to this section:
(1)
serves at the pleasure of the employee’s appointing authority; and
(2)
may be terminated from employment for any reason that is not illegal or unconstitutional, solely in the discretion of the appointing authority.
(c)
A management service employee or a special appointment employee designated by the Secretary under § 4–201(c)(2)(i) of this article may not be terminated for the purpose of creating a new position for another individual’s appointment because of that individual’s political affiliation, belief, or opinion.
(d)
An employee or an employee’s representative may file a written appeal of an employment termination under this section as described under § 11–113 of this title.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 11-306 (2026)
Title 11. Disciplinary Actions, Layoffs, and Employment Terminations in State Personnel Management System
Subtitle 3. Employment Separations and Terminations
§ 11–306LinkCopy Citation
As of the effective date of an employment termination, the individual whose employment is terminated:
(1)
is a former employee; and
(2)
shall have the appeal rights provided by this title.