# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

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

### Subtitle 1. Definitions and General Provisions

#### Section 12-107

(a) The parties may agree to waive any time limitations specified in this title.

(b) If the individual responsible to prepare a decision to a grievance at Step One or Step Two of the grievance procedure cannot respond within the time specified in this title because the individual is on approved leave for 3 or more days:

  (1) the period for the decision shall be extended by the number of days of the approved leave, up to a maximum of 14 days; and

  (2) the grievant shall be notified of the extension of time.

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