Maryland § 5-213

§ 5-213.

    (a)    Within 10 days after receiving a decision under § 5-212 of this subtitle, a complainant may appeal the decision in writing to the Secretary.

    (b)    Within 30 days after an appeal is received:

        (1)    the Coordinator:

            (i)    shall review the complaint and the decision being appealed;

            (ii)    may conduct any necessary investigation; and

            (iii)    shall recommend to the Secretary or designee a finding of whether a violation of this subtitle has occurred; and

        (2)    the Secretary or designee shall:

            (i)    take the action described in subsection (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this section; and

            (ii)    issue to the parties a written decision that includes notice of any remedial action taken.

    (c)    (1)    If the Secretary or designee determines that a violation has not occurred, the Secretary or designee shall dismiss the complaint.

        (2)    If the Secretary or designee determines that a violation has occurred, the Secretary or designee shall take appropriate remedial action.

    (d)    As remedial action for a violation of § 5-208 of this subtitle, the Secretary or designee may:

        (1)    order the removal of detrimental information from the complainant's State personnel records;

        (2)    require the head of the principal unit to:

            (i)    hire, promote, or reinstate the complainant or end the complainant's suspension from employment;

            (ii)    award the complainant back pay up to the day of the violation;

            (iii)    grant the complainant leave or seniority;

            (iv)    take appropriate disciplinary action against any individual who caused the violation; or

            (v)    take any other remedial action that the Secretary or designee considers appropriate.

    (e)    The decision of the Secretary or designee is final.