Md. Code, State Pers. & Pens. § 11-304

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 11-304 - Demotion or removal of probationary employee
(a)
(1) This section applies to employees on probation following a promotion or reinstatement to a position in the skilled service or professional service.
(2) This section does not apply to probationary employees in the management service.
(b) If, in the appointing authoritys judgment, a probationary employee subject to this section is unable or unwilling to satisfactorily perform the duties or responsibilities of the position, the appointing authority shall:
(1) return the employee to the employees former position if it is vacant; or
(2) demote the employee to a position comparable to the employee's position within the appointing authoritys jurisdiction.
(c) A probationary employee may appeal a demotion under this section as a disciplinary action.

Md. Code, SPP § 11-304