§ 7-402. Probation after appointment or promotion

MD State Pers & Pens Code § 7-402 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Each employee subject to this subtitle is required to complete a 6-month probationary period as the final step in:

(1)    the employee's initial appointment to a position in the State Personnel Management System;

(2)    the employee's appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a competitive promotion; and

(3)    except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the employee’s appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a reinstatement.

(b)    An employee is not required to serve a probationary period if the employee is reinstated within 1 year after the employee’s separation from State service to a classification in which the employee had previously completed a probationary period.

(c)    To successfully complete a probationary period, an employee is required to demonstrate proficiency in the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position to which the employee is appointed.