# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

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

### Subtitle 3. Employment Separations and Terminations

#### Section 11-303

(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.

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