§ 5–213
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. § 5-213 (2026)
Title 5. Employee Rights and Protections
Subtitle 2. Equal Employment Opportunity Program in the Executive Branch of State Government
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(a)
Within 10 days after receiving a decision under § 5-212 of this subtitle, a complainant may appeal the decision in writing to the Secretary.
(b)
Within 30 days after an appeal is received:
(1)
the Coordinator:
(i)
shall review the complaint and the decision being appealed;
(ii)
may conduct any necessary investigation; and
(iii)
shall recommend to the Secretary or designee a finding of whether a violation of this subtitle has occurred; and
(2)
the Secretary or designee shall:
(i)
take the action described in subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this section; and
(ii)
issue to the parties a written decision that includes notice of any remedial action taken.
(c)
(1)
If the Secretary or designee determines that a violation has not occurred, the Secretary or designee shall dismiss the complaint.
(2)
If the Secretary or designee determines that a violation has occurred, the Secretary or designee shall take appropriate remedial action.
(d)
As remedial action for a violation of § 5-208 of this subtitle, the Secretary or designee may:
(1)
order the removal of detrimental information from the complainant's State personnel records;
(2)
require the head of the principal unit to:
(i)
hire, promote, or reinstate the complainant or end the complainant's suspension from employment;
(ii)
award the complainant back pay up to the day of the violation;
(iii)
grant the complainant leave or seniority;
(iv)
take appropriate disciplinary action against any individual who caused the violation; or
(v)
take any other remedial action that the Secretary or designee considers appropriate.
(e)
The decision of the Secretary or designee is final.