§ 12-203. Step One: Initiation of grievance proceeding

MD State Pers & Pens Code § 12-203 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    A grievant may initiate a grievance proceeding by filing a written grievance with the grievant's appointing authority. The grievant shall provide a copy of the grievance to the grievant's supervisor when the grievance is filed.

(b)    A grievance procedure must be initiated by an employee within 20 days after:

(1)    the occurrence of the alleged act that is the basis of the grievance; or

(2)    the employee first knew of or reasonably should have known of the alleged act that is the basis of the grievance.

(c)    Within 10 days after receiving a grievance, the appointing authority shall hold a conference with the grievant and they shall attempt to resolve the grievance.

(d)    Within 10 days after the conference, the appointing authority shall issue a written decision to the grievant and may grant any appropriate remedy under § 12-402(a) of this title.