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Section 12-201 – Steps in Grievance Proceeding

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the three steps available to a grievant in the grievance procedure are:             (i)    Step One: the initiation of a grievance procedure;             (ii)    Step Two: an appeal to the head of the principal unit; and             (iii)    Step Three: an appeal to the Secretary.         (2)    If a grievance is based on a […]

Section 12-203 – Step One: Initiation of Grievance Proceeding

    (a)    A grievant may initiate a grievance proceeding by filing a written grievance with the grievant’s appointing authority. The grievant shall provide a copy of the grievance to the grievant’s supervisor when the grievance is filed.     (b)    A grievance procedure must be initiated by an employee within 20 days after:         (1)    the occurrence of the alleged act that […]

Section 12-204 – Step Two: Appeal to Administrative Head

    (a)    (1)    Within 10 days after receiving a decision under § 12-203 of this subtitle, a grievant or a grievant’s representative may appeal the decision in writing to the head of the grievant’s principal unit or designee.         (2)    An appeal shall include a copy of the decision being appealed.     (b)    Within 10 days after receiving an appeal, the head […]

Section 12-205 – Step Three: Appeal to Secretary

    (a)    (1)    Within 10 days after receiving a decision under § 12-204 of this subtitle, a grievant or a grievant’s representative may appeal the decision in writing to the Secretary.         (2)    An appeal shall include a copy of the decision being appealed and any prior decisions.     (b)    (1)    Within 30 days after an appeal is received, the Secretary or designee […]