§ 2–601
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 2-601 (2026)
Title 2. State Employment Generally
Subtitle 6. Reinstatements to State Employment
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(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.