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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Education » Division III - Higher Education » Title 14 - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland » Subtitle 3 - Morgan State University Classified Employee Grievance Procedures

Section 14-301 – “Grievance” Defined; Applicability; Employee Rights

    (a)    For purposes of this subtitle, “grievance” means a dispute between an employee and the employee’s employer about the interpretation of and application to the employee of:         (1)    A personnel policy or procedure adopted by the University; or         (2)    Any other policy or procedure over which the University management has control.     (b)    This subtitle does not apply to:         (1)    A […]

Section 14-302 – Steps in Grievance Proceedings; Appeal

    (a)    The Secretary of Budget and Management shall provide forms for initiating and processing grievances.     (b)    The three steps in the grievance proceeding are:         (1)    The initiation of a grievance proceeding;         (2)    An appeal to the President; and         (3)    An appeal to the Secretary of Budget and Management.     (c)    The parties may agree to bypass any step of the grievance proceeding. […]

Section 14-303 – Pre-Initiation Discussions; Time Period to Initiate Proceeding

    (a)    Before initiating a grievance proceeding, a classified employee shall present the matter orally to the employee’s supervisor for informal discussion.     (b)    A grievance proceeding must be initiated by a classified employee within 30 days after:         (1)    The occurrence of the alleged act that is the basis for the grievance; or         (2)    The employee first knew or reasonably should […]

Section 14-304 – Initiation of Grievance Proceeding

    (a)    Within the time specified in § 14-303 of this subtitle, the grievant may initiate a grievance proceeding by filing a written grievance with the vice president or program director.     (b)    Within 10 days after the grievance is received, the vice president or program director shall hold a conference with the grievant.     (c)    The vice president or program […]

Section 14-305 – Appeal to President or President’s Designee

    (a)    Within 10 days after receiving a decision under § 14-304 of this subtitle, a grievant or a grievant’s representative may appeal in writing to the President or the President’s designee.     (b)    Within 10 days after the appeal is received, the President or the President’s designee shall hold a conference with the grievant.     (c)    The President or the […]

Section 14-306 – Appeal to Secretary of Budget and Management

    (a)    (1)    Within 15 days after receiving a decision under § 14-305 of this subtitle, a grievant or a grievant’s representative may appeal in writing to the Secretary of Budget and Management.         (2)    The appeal shall designate whether the grievant elects the appeal to be heard by the Secretary of Budget and Management or submitted to arbitration.     (b)    In […]

Section 14-307 – Records; Consolidation; Waiver of Time Limitations; Costs

    (a)    (1)    On conclusion of each step of a grievance proceeding, a copy of the grievance and its disposition shall be given to the grievant or grievant’s representative or both.         (2)    Similar grievances may be consolidated and processed in a single proceeding.         (3)    The parties may agree to waive any time limitation specified in this title.     (b)    (1)    On the informal […]

Section 14-308 – Decisions Not to Conflict With Board of Regents Policies

    A decision may not be made at any step of the grievance procedure that conflicts with or modifies a policy approved by the Board of Regents of the University or with any applicable statute or with any administrative regulation issued under appropriate statutory authority or that otherwise delimits the lawfully delegated authority of University officials […]