# 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 5-211

(a) An applicant or employee subject to this subtitle may file with the head of the principal unit a written complaint:

  (1) that alleges a violation of Sec. 5-208 of this subtitle; or

  (2) that alleges harassment in violation of Sec. 20-606(a)(5) of the State Government Article.

(b) A complaint under subsection (a)(1) of this section must be filed within 1 year after the complainant first knew of or reasonably should have known of the alleged violation that is the basis for the complaint.

(c) A complaint under subsection (a)(2) of this section must be filed within 2 years after the alleged violation that is the basis for the complaint.

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