Maryland § 11-207
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 11-207, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-207.
(a) An employee being laid off may displace another employee who has the least seniority points:
(1) in the same class or job series as the employee being laid off; or
(2) in any other class in which the laid-off employee previously held satisfactory nonprobationary status within the 36 months immediately prior to the effective date of the layoff.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall apply:
(1) first to the employee’s current appointing authority regardless of geographical area;
(2) if the provisions in paragraph (1) of this subsection are not available, to the employee’s current principal unit; or
(3) a secretary or head of a State principal unit may limit the displacement within the principal unit to one or more of the established geographical areas as prescribed by the Secretary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 11-207
What does Maryland Code § 11-207 cover?
Section 11-207 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 11-207?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 11-207" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 11-207 apply to my situation?
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