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§ 11-304. Demotion of probationary employees

West's Annotated Code of MarylandState Personnel and Pensions

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
State Personnel and Pensions (Refs & Annos)
Division I. State Personnel [Titles 1-19]
Title 11. Disciplinary Actions, Layoffs, and Employment Terminations in State Personnel Management System (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Employment Separations and Terminations (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, State Personnel and Pensions, § 11-304
§ 11-304. Demotion of probationary employees
Currentness
Application of section
(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.
Return of employee to former position or demotion
(b) If, in the appointing authority's 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 employee's former position if it is vacant; or
(2) demote the employee to a position comparable to the employee's position within the appointing authority's jurisdiction.
Appeals
(c) A probationary employee may appeal a demotion under this section as a disciplinary action.

Credits

Added by Acts 1996, c. 347, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1996.
MD Code, State Personnel and Pensions, § 11-304, MD ST PERS & PENS § 11-304
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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