§ 12–203
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 12-203 (2026)
Title 12. Grievance Procedures in State Personnel Management System
Subtitle 2. Grievance Procedure
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(a)
A grievant may initiate a grievance proceeding by filing a written grievance with the grievant's appointing authority. The grievant shall provide a copy of the grievance to the grievant's supervisor when the grievance is filed.
(b)
A grievance procedure must be initiated by an employee within 20 days after:
(1)
the occurrence of the alleged act that is the basis of the grievance; or
(2)
the employee first knew of or reasonably should have known of the alleged act that is the basis of the grievance.
(c)
Within 10 days after receiving a grievance, the appointing authority shall hold a conference with the grievant and they shall attempt to resolve the grievance.
(d)
Within 10 days after the conference, the appointing authority shall issue a written decision to the grievant and may grant any appropriate remedy under § 12-402(a) of this title.