# 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 5-213

(a) Within 10 days after receiving a decision under Sec. 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 Sec. 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.

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