(a) Each employee subject to this subtitle is required to complete a 6-month probationary period as the final step in: (1) the employee's initial appointment to a position in the State Personnel Management System; (2) the employee's appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a competitive promotion; and (3) except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the employee's appointment to a position in the skilled or professional service following a reinstatement. (b) An employee is not required to serve a probationary period if the employee is reinstated within 1 year after the employee's separation from State service to a classification in which the employee had previously completed a probationary period. (c) To successfully complete a probationary period, an employee is required to demonstrate proficiency in the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position to which the employee is appointed.
‹ Prev All Maryland sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.