(a) An employee in the skilled service, professional service, or management service of the State Personnel Management System may elect to pursue an allegation of employment discrimination under:
(1) the complaint procedures in this subtitle; or
(2) the grievance procedures in Title 12 of this article.
(b) An employee of the University System of Maryland who is eligible to file a grievance under Title 13 of the Education Article may elect to pursue an allegation of employment discrimination under:
(1) the complaint procedures in this subtitle; or
(2) a grievance under Title 13 of the Education Article.
(c) An employee of Morgan State University who is eligible to file a grievance under Title 14 of the Education Article may elect to pursue an allegation of employment discrimination under:
(1) the complaint procedures in this subtitle; or
(2) a grievance under Title 14 of the Education Article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Employee Rights and Protections
Subtitle 2 - Equal Employment Opportunity Program in the Executive Branch of State Government
Section 5-202 - Program Established; Purpose; Eligibility
Section 5-203 - Election to Pursue Allegation Under Complaint Resolution Procedures
Section 5-204 - Duties of Secretary
Section 5-205 - Duties of Units
Section 5-207 - Fair Practices Officers and Equal Employment Opportunity Officers
Section 5-208 - Personnel Actions
Section 5-209 - Election of Procedures
Section 5-210 - Representation of Complainant; Finality of Decision; Resolution of Complaint
Section 5-211 - Filing of Complaint
Section 5-212 - Actions on Complaint