Md. Code, State Pers. & Pens. § 11-304
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session, chs. 2--407, effective on or before 7/1/2024
Section 11-304 - Demotion or removal of probationary employee(a)(1) This section applies to employees on probation following a promotion or reinstatement to a position in the skilled service or professional service.(2) This section does not apply to probationary employees in the management service.(b) If, in the appointing authoritys judgment, a probationary employee subject to this section is unable or unwilling to satisfactorily perform the duties or responsibilities of the position, the appointing authority shall:(1) return the employee to the employees former position if it is vacant; or(2) demote the employee to a position comparable to the employee's position within the appointing authoritys jurisdiction.(c) A probationary employee may appeal a demotion under this section as a disciplinary action.