§ 11-304. Demotion or removal of probationary employee

MD State Pers & Pens Code § 11-304 (2019) (N/A)
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(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 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.

(c)    A probationary employee may appeal a demotion under this section as a disciplinary action.