# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 5. Employee Rights and Protections

### Subtitle 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Program in the Executive Branch of State Government

#### Section 5-209

(a) An employee in the skilled service, professional service, or management service of the State Personnel Management System may elect to pursue an allegation of employment discrimination under:

  (1) the complaint procedures in this subtitle; or

  (2) the grievance procedures in Title 12 of this article.

(b) An employee of the University System of Maryland who is eligible to file a grievance under Title 13 of the Education Article may elect to pursue an allegation of employment discrimination under:

  (1) the complaint procedures in this subtitle; or

  (2) a grievance under Title 13 of the Education Article.

(c) An employee of Morgan State University who is eligible to file a grievance under Title 14 of the Education Article may elect to pursue an allegation of employment discrimination under:

  (1) the complaint procedures in this subtitle; or

  (2) a grievance under Title 14 of the Education Article.

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