Section 7-403 - Extension of probationary period. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-403. Extension of probationary period.
 

(a)  Grounds.- Subject to subsection (b) of this section and at the sole discretion of the employee's appointing authority, an employee's probationary period may be extended if: 

(1) the appointing authority decides that additional time is necessary to allow the employee to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the employee's assigned duties and responsibilities; 

(2) in the appointing authority's judgment, the period of the employee's absence on approved leave is sufficient to prevent the appointing authority from making a reasonable decision regarding the proficiency of the employee's performance; or 

(3) the employee requests to extend the probationary period. 

(b)  Length of extension.-  

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an employee's probationary period may be extended under subsection (a) of this section up to one additional 6-month period. 

(2) For an employee appointed to a skilled service position below grade 7, an employee's probationary period may be extended under subsection (a) of this section up to one additional 3-month period. 
 

[1996, ch. 347, § 1.]