# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 2. State Employment Generally

### Subtitle 6. Reinstatements to State Employment

#### Section 2-601

(a) Except as provided for in subsection (c)(2) of this section, a former nontemporary State employee who returns to State employment in a position in the State Personnel Management System within 3 years from separation is reinstated.

(b) A reinstated State employee shall have unused accumulated sick leave restored.

(c)

  (1) A former nontemporary employee who is reinstated in a position in the State Personnel Management System shall receive credit for time employed before separation for the purpose of determining the employee's:

    (i) step in the pay grade applicable to the employee's class;

    (ii) rate of annual leave accrual; and

    (iii) seniority rights.

  (2) A former nontemporary State employee who returns to a position in an independent personnel system in accordance with the reinstatement provisions of that system shall receive benefits allowed by that personnel system.

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