Section 7-701 - Part-time employment. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-701. Part-time employment.
 

(a)  "Part-time employee" defined.- In this title, "part-time employee" means an employee who works an average of 50% or more but less than 100% of the regular workweek. 

(b)  Part-time work may not be required.- An individual who is a full-time employee who is qualified for or desires to be a full-time employee may not be required to accept part-time employment as a condition of continued or new State employment. 

(c)  Full-time work may not be required.- An individual who is a part-time employee who is qualified for or desires to be a part-time employee may not be required to accept full-time employment as a condition of continued or new State employment. 

(d)  Rights, privileges, and benefits.-  

(1) In accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary, a part-time employee is entitled to receive all employment rights, privileges, and benefits that are normally available to a full-time employee in a similar position with a similar grade and length of service. 

(2) Benefits shall be prorated in proportion to the number of hours employed. 
 

[1996, ch. 347, § 1; 1997, ch. 549.]