Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 5-213
§ 5-213.
  (a)   Within 10 days after receiving a decision under § 5-212 of this subtitle, a complainant may appeal the decision in writing to the Secretary.
  (b)   Within 30 days after an appeal is received:
    (1)   the Coordinator:
      (i)   shall review the complaint and the decision being appealed;
      (ii)   may conduct any necessary investigation; and
      (iii)   shall recommend to the Secretary or designee a finding of whether a violation of this subtitle has occurred; and
    (2)   the Secretary or designee shall:
      (i)   take the action described in subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this section; and
      (ii)   issue to the parties a written decision that includes notice of any remedial action taken.
  (c)   (1)   If the Secretary or designee determines that a violation has not occurred, the Secretary or designee shall dismiss the complaint.
    (2)   If the Secretary or designee determines that a violation has occurred, the Secretary or designee shall take appropriate remedial action.
  (d)   As remedial action for a violation of § 5-208 of this subtitle, the Secretary or designee may:
    (1)   order the removal of detrimental information from the complainant's State personnel records;
    (2)   require the head of the principal unit to:
      (i)   hire, promote, or reinstate the complainant or end the complainant's suspension from employment;
      (ii)   award the complainant back pay up to the day of the violation;
      (iii)   grant the complainant leave or seniority;
      (iv)   take appropriate disciplinary action against any individual who caused the violation; or
      (v)   take any other remedial action that the Secretary or designee considers appropriate.
  (e)   The decision of the Secretary or designee is final.