2013 Maryland Code
STATE PERSONNEL AND PENSIONS
§ 12-101 - Definitions

§12-101.

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Employer” means one or more of the following:

(1) an employee’s appointing authority;

(2) an employee’s principal unit; or

(3) the Department of Budget and Management.

(c) (1) “Grievance” means a dispute between an employee and the employee’s employer about the interpretation of and application to the employee of:

(i) a personnel policy or regulation adopted by the Secretary; or

(ii) any other policy or regulation over which management has control.

(2) “Grievance” does not include a dispute about:

(i) a pay grade or range for a class;

(ii) the amount or the effective date of a statewide pay increase;

(iii) the establishment of a class;

(iv) the assignment of a class to a service category;

(v) the establishment of classification standards;

(vi) a mid-year performance appraisal; or

(vii) an oral reprimand or counseling.