2013 Maryland Code
STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS
§ 12-203 - Step One: Initiation of grievance proceeding
§12-203.
(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.
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