If a grievance is based on a position's classification, the head of the principal unit shall assure that a classification study of the employee's position has been made within 1 year of the date on which the grievance was initiated. A back pay award in a reclassification grievance is governed by the provisions of State Personnel and Pensions Article, § 12-402(b)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.
Md. Code Regs. 17.04.06.05