# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 12. Grievance Procedures in State Personnel Management System

### Subtitle 1. Definitions and General Provisions

#### Section 12-101

(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 Sec. 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.

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