§ 11–304
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
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
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(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.