Section 11-304 - Demotion or removal of probationary employee. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-304. Demotion or removal of probationary employee.
 

(a)  Applicability of section.-  

(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)  Authorized.- If, in the appointing authority's 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 employee's former position if it is vacant; or 

(2) demote the employee to a position comparable to the employee's position within the appointing authority's jurisdiction. 

(c)  Appeal.- A probationary employee may appeal a demotion under this section as a disciplinary action. 
 

[1996, ch. 347, § 1.]