(a) The parties may agree to waive any time limitations specified in this title.
(b) If the individual responsible to prepare a decision to a grievance at Step One or Step Two of the grievance procedure cannot respond within the time specified in this title because the individual is on approved leave for 3 or more days:
(1) the period for the decision shall be extended by the number of days of the approved leave, up to a maximum of 14 days; and
(2) the grievant shall be notified of the extension of time.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 12 - Grievance Procedures in State Personnel Management System
Subtitle 1 - Definitions and General Provisions
Section 12-102 - Scope of Title
Section 12-103 - Right to Bring Grievance; Exclusiveness of Remedy
Section 12-104 - Separate Grievance Procedures for Employees of Department
Section 12-105 - Representation
Section 12-106 - Effect of Failure to Appeal or Decide