§ 12–101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 12-101 (2026)
Title 12. Grievance Procedures in State Personnel Management System
Subtitle 1. Definitions and General Provisions
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(a)
In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Employer” means one or more of the following:
(1)
an employee’s appointing authority;
(2)
an employee’s principal unit; or
(3)
the Department of Budget and Management.
(c)
“Exclusive representative” has the meaning stated in § 3–101 of this article.
(d)
(1)
“Grievance” means a dispute between an employee and the employee’s employer about the interpretation of and application to the employee of:
(i)
a personnel policy or regulation adopted by the Secretary;
(ii)
any other policy or regulation over which management has control; or
(iii)
any term or condition of a memorandum of understanding between the State and the exclusive representative.
(2)
“Grievance” does not include a dispute about:
(i)
a pay grade or range for a class;
(ii)
the amount or the effective date of a statewide pay increase;
(iii)
the establishment of a class;
(iv)
the assignment of a class to a service category;
(v)
the establishment of classification standards;
(vi)
a mid–year performance appraisal; or
(vii)
an oral reprimand or counseling.